@Rebeca Perfecto Sorry for the delay in response.

Another item to consider is an office location that is convenient and has minimal distractions.You can locate your office in your place if you can close it off and has minimal distractions.  

This seems like a common tactic used by some tenants to delay the eviction process by going to trial.

I have several questions ranging from minimizing gift tax up front, to the potential of getting US based equity lines against the property priced as a commercial asset (We're going to be renovating the building into a 7 unit complex).

The more you buy/sell, the higher % you keep, depending on your contract with your broker.You're probably best off at a small local firm where you can pay minimal fees, get access to MLS and basic supervision, and aren't required to pay $600/year to local/state/national association of realtors (NAR).

I do not want to stop the eviction process or delay this in any way.

He says the house "Needs minimal work, brand new roof, needs new AC, electrical needs in the basement."

it will have to be turnkey...how do we minimizer risk in determining property mgt, area, etc?

Anyway, I can go out and get a 10-12% annual ROI with minimal effort in any number of places--buy and hold rentals, larger multifamily deals, JVs, funds, etc.  

I would see if he could possibly meet somewhere in the middle to minimize the damage.