I'm looking for some guidance from folks who have been to this rodeo before, and bonus points if you've worked with Western Alliance Bank...before I spend a couple thousand without results.

We have a couple of questions.

Just adding a couple of things for you to consider to add to your research - Regarding the basis step-up, you're correct that under current law, your mom holding it until her death may allow for you to receive it with a full stepped-up basis, washing out all the appreciation during her lifetime. 

The condo has brand new flooring, paint and carpet,dishwasher and fairly new with a lake view.

Hey Everyone! I’m Sophia. My boyfriend and I are moving toward renting out our townhouse in Gilbert, AZ in June and want to get as prepared and knowledgeable as possible. Just bought the Rental Property Investing book...

Hi all, I have a property in Atlanta that was successfully rented out to the same tenant for a couple of years with no major red flags -- good credit score and stable job.

California is one example where you have to be a registered foreclosure consultant (there are a couple of exceptions) to have conversations about "preforeclosures". 

If you are wanting to learn more about business and how to get things generally setup look at traction by gino wickman, vivid vision by cameron harold, and story brand by donald miller. 

We’re looking to upsize it and a couple of LTR’s into one property and use the equity for something on Long Island, NY.

That, coupled with interest rates being so high, make it hard to find a house that will cashflow right off the bat.