However, my mother has fully paid for the property, making her the rightful owner in practical terms.

Their fees and interest rates were high, but they had the least restrictive approval terms from what I gathered.

I'm still new to real estate investing but I'm open to feedback  @Jade FrankIt really depends on your long-term goals.

I have owned 4 short term rental in those markets.

Not all homes are great long term rentals! 

so short window I suspect the marketing will start in earnest on March 15th though !!!

Fast Turnaround: Unlike long-term rentals, you can cash out quickly and reinvest.

I have looked into the Pittsburgh market and have been there before, but just once for a short trip.

A trust transfer allows for smoother estate planning, and if inherited after their passing, the land receives a step-up in basis, reducing future capital gains tax.Each method has pros and cons depending on their estate plans and your long-term goals.

I do like the efficiency of pricelabs in terms of easily monitoring your comps (if you use the Neighborhood tab and load in your comps)