rlkey=nqll6j71hmuippapvh8fdgnv4&e=3&st=f4ummlca&dl=0It was hard to find a similar property which I didn't know if that was a red flag or not.

I want to stop being pennywise pound foolish and get things set up properly. 

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 

Dealing with PG&E to relocate the meters due to proximity to gas meters.

Pair that with E-myth to build solid systems and Can’t Hurt Me for mental toughness, and you’ve got a killer combo.But here’s the real trick: consistent action.

You can easily tag each transaction using categories that synch to your Schedule E for tax time.

Quote from @Sean O'Keefe: @Ignacio Vidal Traver This thread also has a great hours tracker / activity log https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/816680-real-e...Sure, sent! 

Do we go with the electricians recommendation and eat that cost to get the upstairs unit properly heated?

@Ella Marie the Pro's are you can build long term wealth, the Cons are you can lose money if you cannot properly quantify risk.

Quote from @Joshua Alcantara: I’m looking to move out of the current "red ocean" of real estate wholesaling and focus on helping sellers with problematic titles, such as liens, divorce issues, probate, quitclaim deeds, etc.All my previous high-value assignment fees came from working with sellers who inherited properties without a proper deed.