Leaving them in the trust with you as sole beneficiary guarantees that the properties are reassessed at full market value on Grandmas death but you will get the benefit of the step up in the basis value.Transferring to mom and immediately from mom to you and you can keep the tax base that is worth $11,000+ a year. 

The major benefit is getting a better mortgage rate compared to an investors rate. i would research "house hacking" on this forum and read what others have done executing this strategy.

@Jason LeeRegarding the estoppel question: Absolutely a good idea, regardless of whether the lender requests it.Having one has been a huge benefit to myself as a buyer on multiple cash purchases.  

You want them on your team and able to work well with your accountant to work through and maximize benefit state by state and within your specific situation.I chose warmth :)

I just sold my TH in Ballenger Crossing this past summer to move into SFH, so I know most of Ballenger Creek doesn't have good rent/price ratios, but it seems that little area of Cimarron/Conestoga/etc might be decent... not sure if you're familiar with it and whether you think it could benefit especially as they develop further south along Rt 85.  

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I've read so many articles promoting the benefits of FHA and 203(k) loans, but based on @Jackie Sladky 's comments above, this is a less attractive option for sellers.

The "real side" is the business decision to execute the option where the buyer benefits over other alternatives they have.

Most who join, do so without benefit of any exoerience, let alone brokers license as you have achieved.Now, look for opportunities to help others, give your unique perspective and let others know the type of deals that interest you in addition to your shirt and long term objective in other threads.