Right from after the time I showed interest in making an offer, he has been stylishly telling me to make high offer as the area is expensive - so he said but I objected and made an offer through him for an amount 25k less than what he proposed.

Right from after the time I showed interest in making an offer, he has been stylishly telling me to make high offer as the area is expensive - so he said but I objected and made an offer through him for an amount 25k less than what he proposed.

Ultimately, the objective is to subsidize the burn as much as possible.

And I'm not saying don't invest in socal as everyone has their own objectives.  

I do not have an objection to buying in other areas of the country.

You mention a condo, I hope you have worked on the the cash flow and other scenarios (condo association fee increases, etc.) to make sure that in the LONG run this is a good deal and fits your long term objectives/goals. 

The lender knew this and did not object.

Hi @Paul Staszel, It really depends on what your parents goals and objectives are for wanting to put your brother on title to the new Replacement Property.  

I also believe that it is my job to help do the initial screening of potential deals that might fit my client's objectives.

I don't mind doing that as long as the broker understands I'm in it for my own RE investing objectives.