They gambled, and lost.

So, this is less than a downpayment but it also offers a way to really diversify your investments. 

they usually say stick it in the bank.. so you can offer them a nice return above bank CDs and on an asset they already know and like etc..

If you adhere strictly to the laws, you will be limited in the services you can offer to your relative compared to what they would get if they listed their property with a licensed agent, and they will get less money for their property working with you than if they hired an agent.

Constructing two 4,000-square-foot duplexes on separate parcels in San Ysidro would cost roughly $2.96 million, with a market value of $6.31 million, offering a 113% ROI.

I will start from the offer stage. 

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You'll want to compare offers from different lenders before you settle on an SBA loan offer.

I haven’t received the quote back for this place yet, but other similar properties we offered on were in the $4k/year range for insurance.

Your property is similar to mine in great Indianapolis suburb with good schools owned since 2013 - worth about $300,000 (possibly could get a little more if in a multiple offer situation), property tax $6249.