That's the easiest option.Second option is to secure the vehicle so the owner doesn't come back and take it.

Atty Burrell is a gifted Attorney and amazing storyteller from his vast experience defending landlords in housing court.

I've heard of employers sending "gift" emails to employees where the employee can select from 20-30 gifts in let's say a $50 dollar range.

It's the easiest, lowest risk way to get into real estate investing. 

He would wake up at 4am, go to sleep around 11-1am and eat whatever was easiest.

The Duplex in DC is the best investment vehicle in my opinion and the easiest to qualify for if you have an income over $100,000, anything less and you will have trouble qualifying for the price points of Duplex.  

She wants to gift it to me and I am wondering if I can get an equity line of credit or put a mortgage on it after she does that?

@Alex CorbishleyWe used to do Christmas gifts for Tennant's but stoped a few years back and now do gift baskets in the spring.

Now the easiest way is after inspection if both tenants sign they will split the deposit evenly and just credit the staying tenant for their portion. 

Then find the lender that is easiest to work with and knows what they are doing.