If we develop a relationship through any of those angles then feel free to make your pitch if it is relevant. 

All,Hopefully y'all don't mind me asking in this thread... but it is relevant and related.I have the opportunity to purchase a small "water company". 

It sounds like you bring a lot of relevant skills and experience to the table, and are off to a great start.

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I just checked my local Craigslist and see relevant listings there in the Real Estate section. 

If they start trailing, interject with a more relevant question.  

If you are going to use the house as primary residence, gifting vs inherited property might not be as relevant when you sell the house because hopefully your gain can be excluded via sec 121 exclusion.If this is going to be investment, then inherited property will provide you higher depreciation each year and also drastically cut you gain when you sell it. 

Over time, as you learn the business and what true investors expect from you as a wholesaler, then the answer of "0" becomes more relevant.