Usually conservation easements come with Huge tax benefits for the party putting the property into a CE.  

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I would hope that the BOA meeting would tilt in your favor considering the error on their part. I

Add risk tolerance of the principal(s) involved, and the answer can be worked out.

The tricky part is that if we hold onto it , we surely will be in the red if we decided to rent it out.

I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

This will avoid the asset having to go through probate and any 3rd party (family) related issues.3. 

@Brad Kanouse I have an idea that doesn't involve drawing from your IRA.

Many are run by fake gurus who are just repackaging stuff they found on BP and repackaged as a get rich scheme that they sell by showing pictures/videos of people partying on a beach and things like that. 

Hey @Rich O'Brien, late to the party here but curious to see if you were able to find a way out of your tough situation.