Let me know if I did a fair analysis of the different models.The differences (with benefits and drawbacks) between a turnkey property and the lease option partnership that I do.Turnkey benefits- The property including all major repairs and minor repairs have been completed.

It's fairly easy for small portfolios.

I want to make sure that both of us feel like the deal is fair and equitable for the risks and rewards involved.Any guidance on how to approach these key questions would be greatly appreciated!

I'm a decent and fair guy so I appreciate the entrepreneur spirit, but to take free of charge is THEFT.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

@Jason Burkart To maximize tax benefits, consider buying the property as a rental and leasing it to your mother at fair market value (FMV).

Quote from @Stuart Udis: The riskiest  strategy will be whichever new investment strategy the gurus come up with next to maintain a captive audience...can't wait to see what these creative minds come up with next.I don’t know what the next BIG STRATEGY gurus will come up with, but I do know it will include the following1.

Finding, developing and maintaining a 'brand' is hard and time consuming work.Let me turn the question around; As a seller, why should someone pick one agent over another.

That's their required performance as well as maintaining the property/reporting issues. 

@Thomas Malone As a fairly inexperienced real estate investor, I have not had any dealings with Lee Arnold or his inner circle.