If you also do that well I think you get the idea......it sounded like such a great plan help the schools help the libraries not my best charitable effort lol 

Either they are just the most charitable person you've ever met, or they found they can make more money on you than they can in the business they are supposed to be teaching.

That sounds safe and good return.TerryJust pointing out the tax implications.. and my partner who sold did not sell he donated hs  3    4 plex's to his family charitable  foundation.. 

So when I found out my current BIC was involved heavily with the local Realtor Association, his church and several local charitible organizations AND I had already heard good things about him from other agents- I jumped without hesitation.Also discuss the BIC'c business philosophy- some BIC say never cut the commission to make the deal happen- my current broker said " we are the deal makers" and it has been true-a smaller check is better than no check at all, plus your client will know you did it and the referrals will roll in.You need to be sure of where you go, YOU DO NOT want to change unless absolutely necessary.

Just don't see it happening.If Ben is really bored and looking for a challenge, maybe he should take on some charitable or non-profit housing challenges.  

The charitable causes that I have and will continue to support (which include below market rents in some cases) are made at my discretion because I made the sacrifices necessary to own the properties that I do."

No idea of how big the deal is, if it's significant and he has a tax issue, seller financing will certainly be a good way to go, he may be better of having a charitable remainder trust, breaking up the note in a partitioned note for distributions at different times.

Or you need to do the long game and set up for your Heirs.. or you can look at a Charitable remainder trust.. many of my wealthier clients have used that strategy ...

Contribution is the ultimate happiness pill: 1) Charity- there are so many well intentioned but underfunded charitable organizations out there, and your portfolio would benefit from the tax write off 2) helping other investors by lending is a great way to diversify, because you already know what these investors need.

Charitable Contributions for Historic Preservation: (may be combined with the rehabilitation tax credit) The Internal Revenue Code provides for income and estate tax deductions for charitable contributions of partial interests in historic property (principally easements or restrictions).