I’m almost 65 I have about 3 million in property and am strongly considering finding a non profit I believe in and gifting 2 million to them- you don’t have to pay taxes if you do that but they’ll take 5-10% of sale.

We receive countless gifts and thank you cards from borrowers all over USA. 

@Allen Masry Congrats that is a heck of a gift! 

Better materials such as stronger  lumber were used when the earlier vintage properties were built and many  contained design characteristics such as stone or brick work and intricate millwork that are too costly to replicate today meaning many buildings are significantly below todays replacement cost. 

Check with your CPA if you instantly owe the depreciation recapture if you gift it to your son.

Any competitive DSCR program is going to be in the 90-day seasoning range for allowing a refinance based on the newly appraised value.Your 9-month seasoning should not be an issue, barring an extremely unique situation (like inheriting a property or having it gifted to you).------------------------------------• 0-6 Months (Delayed Purchase, no Rehab completed) - up to 80% of purchase price• 6+ Months (Cash-Out Refinance, no Rehab completed) - up to 75% of appraised value• 0-3 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [good rates]• 3-6 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [best rates]

Use a promissory note drafted by an attorney to outline loan terms, including an interest rate that aligns with IRS Applicable Federal Rates to avoid gift tax issues.

I think about how purchases affect my personal goals, our tenants, and people I buy gifts for. 

I've never heard the 25% thing before, but any difference between FMV and sales price would technically be considered a "gift" with potential tax implications for your parents.You can avoid most seller costs as there's no reason to use agents in this case.As an FYI: I always recommend avoiding a FHA loan, if you qualify for a low-down payment conventional loan.

Same BRRR method we use for a typical LTR, but better equity, ROI and use( gift it, use it and better tax write offs)