I am a cash buyer and I also generate my own leads through our site, its not as easy as I made it sound however its the gift that keeps on giving.

If your parents sell the property and then give the funds to you or you use them to acquire other property under your name, they have effectively "gifted" you the funds. 

It seems you have to be careful when documenting the private money loan and how the money is actually transferred (especially from family members), otherwise the bank may see it as a gift.

Let's say this PM would be acting as your General Contractor for the job and would oversee any and all subs.Would you agree to a flat fee based on the project and/or a percentage of the profit or a percentage of the agreed upon ARV.How would you handle the purchasing of materials... give them a Home Depot gift card, temporary access to your credit card, go with them to the store, have them purchase and reimburse them? 

I have a couple friends who went to Top 5 Ivy League schools, and there's no doubt that the "clubby" nature of these institutions is a gift for those who know how to use it.So, in my opinion, college is an absolute must.

I'm invited to financial seminars all the time, offers for weekends to a resort, dinners, gifts and incentives to get me to sit in some seminar leading to a sale.

I viewed that day as a gift and appreciated it for all it was worth.  

If he would be considered none resident , he would have to pay a large sum of gift taxes ?

Almost correct but still wrong :)Pay for it using gift cards purchased online with a credit card that that has a rewards / cash back program.

I have these squared away, but I need to know how people are writing the most successful offers, specifically in California, if possible.I've heard that some people submit a bank account statement from a "proof of funds person" and depending on who you talk to, add them to the contract or they don't but add a "gift letter" with the bank statement.