The owner was motivated due to personal circumstances and wanted to avoid the hassle of listing the property publicly.

Your other questions are better suited for an attorney to avoid misinformation.

Since you’re considering converting the upper unit into a short-term rental, you may also want to implement strict rules around smoking or strong odors in your house rules to avoid future issues.

The owner was motivated due to personal circumstances and wanted to avoid the hassle of listing the property publicly.To negotiate the deal, I started by understanding the seller’s priorities.

This approach simplifies the sale and avoids unnecessary legal or tax complications.If she want to share the proceeds and tax obligation in a technical way, she need to file a partnership return for this property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

How should I phrase my interest in the property to avoid coming across as pushy or insensitive?

This will also allow you to avoid taxes on the sale.

@Tiffani HollisFor a long-term rental, I’d avoid used dishwashers entirely—repair costs and reliability issues often outweigh the savings.

Pro - I avoid any future repair expense.

If you want to get a clue about places to avoid investing look at states where insurance premiums have jumped or where homes are uninsurable.