Do you understand the added complexity, work involved, and costs? 

I think investors need to have the correct expectation going in or they will be disappointed regardless of who is involved.

That may or may not involve a trust. 

And this does not even involve business or real estate!

I knew this 4 years ago and decided to build my real estate portfolio to get enough know how to finally get involved.

Are there going to be banks involved, creative seller financing or all cash? 

Obviously there is risk involved (as with anything).

Whether it's considered an arm's length transaction is debatable, but it's not illegal.Move forward with the sale and ensure full transparency with all involved parties, including your CPA.

Of course, every owner's situation is unique and factors like the legal entity involved, purchase date, adequate passive income that can be offset with the cost segregation study, etc., will need to be considered.

Legal and Regulatory HurdlesReal estate transactions involve legal complexities that can overwhelm newcomers.Solution: Learn about legal requirements early on and seek professional advice when needed.