However once you perfect it - it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

I purchased a family home in CA from several family members (one of whom is my mother who gifted me her share of equity).

Made my day.In the end I lost $500 but $120 got returned to my credit card from the thief, and the store manager gifted me $300 in tools, and my girlfriend borrowed my truck and filled the tank for me ($100).

My little brother is Autistic and they would like to ensure he’s taken care of to their best ability.We live in Los Angeles County.What is the best option for us as they intend to Gift me the property ?

Lenders will only let you go up so high on the loan to value.All of the tax deferred capital gains, depreciation, etc. you just keep exchanging or use up the depreciation schedule and when you pass away your heirs inherit the property in a stepped up basis at the new value and all of that back money owed is wiped out.It's a way of giving Uncle Sam  a parting gift.   

It's an unfortunate fact spelled out here:(https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/disparities/low-ses/index.htm)Ben also goes above and beyond any other property owner I've heard of in terms catering to his residents in regards to birthday presents, academic incentives, free vacations, mothers' day gifts, Christmas gifts, etc as retention program.

I’m also going through a zero down program so adding a gift from a family member would un-qualify me from the program.

insulation is the gift that keeps on giving,,,heating and cooling season.

Maybe you'll get two gifts for Christmas!

I won a gift certificate to attend the event at the Milwaukee REIA meeting last night, but I will be out of town that weekend and I cannot attend.