They have really exceeded my expectations. 

I am assuming these issues could exceed 10k.

If the amount of the gift exceeds the annual gift tax exclusion amount, the father-in-law will have to file a gift tax return, but this is just an information return for gift amounts less than the federal estate tax exclusion of $5 million.   

If you see Cap Ex expenses on a T12 that exceed 5-10% of the Net Rental Income, then something is going on.  

Active agents resent amateurs being associated with their office.Since the agent is actually the "agent of the agency" a rogue agent can easily and unintentionally exceed policies and authorities and misinterpret use of company name, putting the broker at further risk.Since brokers require their agents to have E&O insurance, most of these carriers require regular strict adherence to company policies.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae both offer cash out refinancing without any seasoning so long as the amount financed does not exceed the original purchase price plus closing costs.  

Does it exceed your tax write offs? 

You may be over the SE threshold and not have to worry about it additional OASDI just Medicare.My spouse and I are employed W-2 workers - she exceeds the cap and I am $6000 from doing so.

A very modest appraisal would be 500k but could exceed 650k if completed the correct way. 

You can meet or exceed the 1% rule and catch some appreciation due to some very measurable factors.