Be cautious about trading in these properties for “high return” properties.  

I've done the same for recently sold similar condition and configured properties to get idea of cash on cash returns in neighborhoods I'm interested in.Mostly between $200-400K.

@Skyler Chaney,  Hello Skyler, I've been looking at plans for an unbuilt tri-plex which when completed is expected to offer cash flow of several thousand per month, instant equity of near 20%, and a Cash on Cash Return on investment of over 50% the first year.  

Always start by offering something first before asking for something in return!

But given that the clock is ticking (about 75 days), and I don't have a team or infrastructure in place (broker, PM, etc), I'm not sure how likely that is.I've spoken with a couple folks who broker DSTs, but the returns are low (7% max) and the exit options aren't great.

See if the totals can support a good return on your investment. 

It sounds weird but some will not use rental income until it reports on the tax returns for residential loans. 

I got copies of the 2015 and 2016 tax returns and copies of the water and gas bill.

The choice is to to save myself some grief bending the thicker cable, $30 for the difference in price, and explaining a simple return to HD (when I shell out as much as I do with my local store every year), or cutting it close with an 8000-watt appliance in a basement.Going with the 6/2.

You also need to be cognizant of the gift tax implications here - if you gave your parents $100k that wasn't a loan - you made a taxable gift and should have filed a gift tax return.