And are insured properly.

Other CPAs and firms have quoted me 5k-10k+ but are no where near as responsive and personable as my current CPA and accountant.You are going about this properly.  

As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.

Gifting equity in a house may be more trouble than it is worth if you are not near the life-time exclusion1) Potentially having to get the property appraised everytime an equity is gifted2) Having a title company update the title every time3) Exemption of the gift tax return is normally for cash gifts below the annual gift tax exclusion, you may still need to file if you gift non-cash4) If there is partial ownership over several years, having to properly pro-rate certain items such as real estate taxes, mortgage interest and rental income if the property is a rentalBest of luck 

Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared.

Pair the deal with a cash flowing instrument like a tbill, mortgage note, or some other form of fixed income to help yield too.

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊 Wow!

Seller financing is a good way to start if you are looking to sell to your current tenants, other than that, you will need to run into a proper plan why you will need that and how long will it take you?

You want to make sure they are properly installed and you don't want tenants moving large appliances in and out of the house as it will cause damage.