Giving them a financial hand to leave could be to your benefit, but I would keep that in my back pocket until its necessary. 7.

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.

Of course to maximize your tax benefit it needs to be sustainable over time. 

Realistically, there should be no benefit, and there are probably some disadvantages, of doing what you propose.

What are the limitations and benefits?

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt they are just struggling with staffing but now have seen some red flags that lead me to believe there might also be some type of deceit/fraud and possible financial trouble.

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You would do better to hold the stats until someone asks about the area and then drop the knowledge for them in direct response.