That's a gift from the REI gods IMO, as I did nothing to make that happen (ignoring the 'forced appreciation' concept).Lived in Cupertino, CA in 1973 in a small 3/2 which we bought for 37k,  The following year, the house next door sold for 64k - - almost 100% appreciation - - but wait, in 93 when we sold and came to SoCal, our 3/2 was sold for 305k, 824% appreciation!!! 

When I first met them I even brought everyone in their office a Starbucks gift card...At the time of this post, I have 3 outstanding issues with them that have yet to be addressed.

I am going to give you a big financial gift and save you lots of legal fees - you are SOL if you think you own anything here other than the right to cross this man/woman's driveway.

Gift, loan or investment.Get a high paying job or run a successful business.Get a windfall. 

The three main US tax issues that foreign investors need to be aware of are: (1) income tax; (2) estate tax; and (3) gift tax.

You and your family should have the privilege to access that gift.

Or a good one is buy a dozen $25 ones at the end of the year and give them to business associates as holiday gifts, write them off on your taxes and don't have to come out of pocket until June.

We currently self manage and send out cards with gift cards ($15 Subway this year) in our name.  

Plus occasionally provide a gift card or something else.

Do you show your tenant is special with Xmas gift of any kind?