Good points, also perhaps making it a win/win for the seller with desirable conditions, ie cash offer, closing date etc.

Strong wind gusts and very dry conditions aren't helping with fighting the blaze and trying to contain the raging wildfire that is causing so much damage and grief.Can you imagine, going to the grocery store or visiting a friend down the street, and an hour later seeing smoke a few miles away, not thinking much about it or being very worried about it...but a few minutes / hours later being forced by order to LEAVE NOW and a few hours later you find out that multiple people are considered missing and that almost the whole town was completely wiped out... as if a bomb went off and flatted the entire area..Well, this is very much a reality for people Northern California in Butt County.

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by @Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 3.

Life is not like that, we all know.

The house was in very poor condition, and required a cash buyer.

"Happy wife, happy life" is no joke. 

But I think an actual check as a gift would be odd and crossing the line between professional and personal.The reason I'd opt for a nominal gift is because landlording is a "people" business and getting married is a major milestone in someone's life.   

Conditional on them being able to afford my rent. 

Good condition used will last as long as new.

There are lots of Baltimore investors, but exactly where in Baltimore, the condition of the property and the price will determine the level of interest you get.