So most agents are only putting about half of that $12k in their pocket, and out of that $6k they have to cover all of their operating expenses: licensing fees, MLS/ Realtor Association fees, continuing education classes to stay compliant with licensing requirements, monthly "desk" fees/ technology fees to their brokerage, health insurance for themselves and their family, errors and omissions insurance (required), marketing, car, car insurance, gas, clothes, computer/ software, cell phone, closing gifts, signs, photography, staging if they offer that, etc.

Financing provided through this program is only available for properties located in Michigan or Florida.Available Product Type: SOFR 7/6 ARM, SOFR 10/6 ARMLoan Amount: $766,550 MaximumLTV: Purchase and No Cash Out Refinance - Maximum 99%Prepayment Penalty: NoneLoan Assumption: NoneEligible Properties: 1-unit dwellings, attached and detached condominiums, PUDsEscrow: An escrow account must be established for property taxes, and flood insurance, if requiredUnderwritingNo Private Mortgage InsuranceOccupancy – Primary residencesMinimum Credit Score - 700DTI – Max 43% (UW/Mgmt exceptions up to 50% with minimum 3 documented compensating factors)Student Loans – If in deferment, no qualifying payment requiredDown payment of 1% must be borrower’s own funds, while closing costs and prepaids may be gift fundsAttached condominiums require a 10% down paymentEligible Borrowers – Protect and serve heroes are defined as employees of public or private education institutions, employees of medical and healthcare organizations, all first responders, and active or former military personnel.Servicing: Retained

However, prop 13 is a gift to long holds, my interest rates are high 2s or in the 3s, and everything was financed (cashed out) between Dec 2020 and Dec 2021 (when the government tells you they are going to raise interest rates, it is generally a good idea to believe them).

Depending on property titling one partner can get the conventional financing and the other can make a gift or use their assets for the remainder.  

Seems like an overkill and all you need is an insurance policy as any good attorneys first question will be "how much did the LLC who is to be separate from you pay for the property" - when the answer is zero and it was gifted. the next question will be do you gift properties to others as well?

Not a goal that'll be soon but would like to gift them a home that they can live in and enjoy.  

Thought about adding a hoarding clause... one of our tenants has a side hustle where they buy, build, and sell holiday gift baskets.

Usually that just slows them down to train you and watch over you.Find out what someone likes, call it a gift, show you'll do anything to learn.

I have given away copies as gifts and loaned mine out to lots of people. 

BUT do you think just because something is gifted to you will you be more motivated to let it go below market value?