Just an idea...The "other" way is just declare to your lender that your "friend" is going to gift you the funds. 

The easiest path - everyone agrees to sell their share to you, yall all agree on a price, and get your parents to write this into their will. or have them set up a trust and name you as the beneficiary.

Part of the IPO strategy and not a gift to hosts. 

One of the easiest ways to secure an undervalued property is to pay for it in all cash (either your own cash or via Private/hard money).

Its the fastest and easiest way yes, is it content rich and full of education....probably not.

@Bret Maryon If you're looking for $20k in passive income then the easiest way to do that is to have $2 million to invest.

Or give a gift for the hassle for the tenants? 

And a gift from a seller is not allowed either, unless it's a family member where you can do a gift of equity.  

Such a plan would allow a donor to make a gift that will keep on giving, rather than just as a short-term rescue.Side note: We have real estate developers on our board, so I plan to pick their brains a little.

I'm still determining the easiest way to haul it out...there's not a good way to make a chute to the dumpster.