Be mindful of a gift tax implications if you sell a house for less than FMV.Also be mindful of transactions between related parties when selling at a loss.

I have two options 6.625% 30 year or 6.15% 15 yearI want to invest aggressively in the near future on more propertiesThe loan is only $110k and the monthly payment for 15 year is $563 and $750I will earn 2-3k a month in gross rental revenueThe property is in a declining population areaRecently rennovated, and all major things were relatively recently improved such as plumbing, the roof, a/c, electric, etc.Will require a lot of management as it is rent by the room so I may switch to a normal rental after 10 yearsI'm trying to find what will mathematically net me the most money in the long run.

Repairing the sidewalk came down to a risk benefit analysis.

Relative AffordabilityDespite recent price increases, Buffalo’s housing market remains more affordable compared to many other U.S. metros.

I know of all the benefits that come with real estate but it seems like if you break even with 20 percent down, those are similar returns to just putting that money in the S&P 500.

Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.

Personally, I do not like any strategy or approach that aims to benefit from the misfortune of others.

The executor of the estate also should have had some basis for that as well.Fair market value when your relative passe as @Jake Baker and @Cory Carlson said.

I actually think it is a benefit to both parties to have professional representation to assist the seller and buyer with these types of transactions.

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.