Hi all - I posted a similar question on another thread but want to approach it from a different angle.As we know Boston/sorrounding towns is an expensive market and finding cash flow is a challenge.With that said, there's potential in other cities around the country. 

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Long-winded post, but I hope that this helps others.  

Originally posted by @Jorge Borjas:@Eliot M.

Consult a real estate attorney to draft a comprehensive agreement that includes clear terms for profit-sharing, buyout provisions, and dispute resolution, ensuring the partnership is mutually beneficial while minimizing risks.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It has been sold to Inspira.For those who are interested in some background, here is today's public Facebook post from  my friend John Hyre, the brilliant tax attorney well known to most real estate investors, one of the keynote speakers at every Quest Expo.

Ahmed:Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:Originally posted by @Lourdes Caballero:@Jay Hinrichs thank you for your feedback.

Avoid C-Corps, as they incur double taxation.Use LLCs for rentals and consider an S-Corp election for flips if income justifies the additional complexity.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Sometimes letting them do their thing can save so much time and stress!

Morning Scott,  I missed this post and posted above but its worth repeating.