Might consider a part gift/part sale.

I know how easy it is to get fubared by undercapitalized contractors all the corners they try to cut.. relationships are the key @Jessie Huffey as Jessie says you find a great contractor you bring him a bottle of wine or a six pack or a gift certificate for dinner.. what ever it takes to keep him or her on your team they are invaluable.

It is the gift that keeps on giving. 

I  also believe everything will have to go into her name in regards to title and things of that nature, which can probably be changed into your name (gift deed) after the deal closes.

About a month after I closed on the house they sent me a large gift package with a bunch of local foods and goodies.  

As our children get older, we will gift them Limited Partnership shares, and their net worth will grow, but they will have zero decision-making authority. 

You are very gifted at this.

I am thinking about purchasing my first property from my grandmother who is willing to do a gift of equity.

I am trying to use a gift-of-equity towards a portion of the down payment.

Hi everyone, Newbie here to the Bigger Pockets forums, and have a question regarding Gift of Equity.