Laura,They are located off Chipman road, about a mile east of View High Drive, and a little west of the shopping center with Best Buy, Lowes, etc.The average rent (and they range from $510 to $775 - crazy) is $605.  

I will probably even build some more cabinets this summer in my shop.

She does not want to pay cash for a place, but I am sure if I gift her funds FHA she may be able to get the loan with reserves.Thank you for asking this question!

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.Note the PRESUMPTION of brokering and the person has to PROVE they are not. 

Shop around with all your questions.

If you are replacing the glazing on a window or one window no permit is required, but if you are planning on replacing several windows, head on down to the One Stop Shop @ Development Services (1901 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204).  

Hey, at least with the money they have, they decided to invest it instead of just going on a shopping spree or buy drugs or something worse.

Because I feel it’s important to shop local, the lenders I’ve spoken too are either regional or single small town banks and I’ve found in those situations that they are more likely to bend the rules if the argument is worthy.

Idea: Take a mortgage out on the house (BECAUSE IT IS CURRENTLY FREE AND CLEAR),  pay off my brother and myself, and then have my relatives pay off the loan and then "gift" them the house at the end?

You can also comparison shop and see what is normal for your area.