Since your parents benefited from the sale, a possible solution is to split the capital gains tax burden proportionally.You could propose a split based on the percentage of down payment vs remaining mortgage paid down over the years.

Hello @Forrest Brown,I propose a simple process for deciding whether to sell or hold based on the goal of financial freedom.Financial FreedomFinancial freedom requires more than replacing your current income.

You could propose to him something like, "You put up the money and I'll do most of the work and we'll split the profits."

Interview a few professionals and get proposals to compare.   

The 401k can accept rollovers from any other qualified retirement plan except the Roth IRA (for now, there is proposed legislation so that this restriction may be removed in the future). 

Hi @Jennie Sanders!

Once you know this area  better, I am sure you will see that what you proposing will not work here.  

Address your written offer/proposal TO THE OWNERS  c/o their listing agent.   

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@Jade Smith under your proposal, you would probably need an agent license to work with a broker.Hopefully, you have a copy of the regulations that allow your interpretation of California licensing requirements and didn't depend on someone's opinion:)