I agree that the best way to make money is self manage your short term rental (not AirBNB, that is a platform).

If he has a $5MM loan in place, what was that used for / is it coming due/ was it short term/ etc.?

Here's a short treatise by a title insurer:A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a deed given by the owner of mortgaged property to the holder of the mortgage or its designee where the mortgage is in default and foreclosure is a possibility.

Our lender has informed us that we need 12 months of rental history to use the actual rent for financing purposes, or we must rely on the appraiser's fair market short term rental value.

If you do place the property in her name, then inherit it later, it does allow for you to receive a step up in basis at that point, allowing you to sell the house shortly after her death without paying capital gains tax.5. 

@Rebecca GonaBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant that specializes in short-term rentals. 

-Focusing on markets with solid job growth and population trends.Columbus has been great for me, but there are plenty of solid markets depending on your goals (cash flow vs appreciation, short vs long-term, etc.).

I think by the description these guys are brokers .. so they tack on fee's to the direct lenders fee's   Kind of like peer st..  

To qualify for installment sale you must selling an investment property, it was a rental for at least a short period. 

Hi there, if you're open to holding onto the property, converting it into an Airbnb or short-term rental could significantly increase your cash flow, especially with the current demand for rental properties.