Maybe she is a more thorough person and puts a lot of effort in her market analysis.

What are the obstacles you've encountered?

I plan to add more to my portfolio in the future - the biggest obstacle for me is diversifying projects in my area.  

She's got 50 grand in her most recent bank statement (but I know that means nothing)Bill - I will definitely put them as co-tentants.  

Any 'formula" will inherently be off, either high or low, every time.

That being the case it is your responsibility to drive the transaction and remove as many obstacles as you can.

We have to overcome any obstacles or objections for prospective purchasers and create desire to own.Obstacles to buying may include - not enough money to buy, no finance available, not familiar with the area, can't travel to see the land and the area and lack of information. 

If the older person holds title in her name alone, then upon her death, title to the house would pass to her heir(s) in accordance with the terms of her will.  

You don’t know-your VA might work with a cat in her lap.6.To compute your pay offer, double the time YOU would take (or at least time and one-half.) 7.I use an average of $4/hour, as prevailing wage rate.

I will jump in here on the topic of 1031 Exchanges.