“How much capital are you willing to contribute?”

If you're buying for the long term, then that won't be a problem, but maybe don't be disappointed if it's flat for the next 2-3 years.These are the conditions I feel like it a would be appropriate to buy with your parents:- Your parents contribute the down payment, but you pay everything else (PITI, HOA, and maintenance.  

Incredibly inexpensive ($45 per year plus an optional contribution when you find a tenant but most owners opt out of the optional contribution.)Also, finding a contact within your local university can be very helpful.I have two units that are never vacant but I am very strict with my rental begin and end dates on the unit that can not be a STR.

The desperation is not something that substantially contributes to a good deal.

I have goals of contributing my engineering/project management background to creatively house hack and streamline growth potential.

Even if I did buy it below market, I do not see how that should be a contributing factor in its fair market value 2 years and 10 months later.

When that time comes, am I able to use my retirement account to purchase my house from myself at less than market value (being the note amount), allowing the retirement account to own the property in full and collect rent into that account; In addition, still allowing me to maximizing contributions each year?

It's a relationship, notwithstanding a business one.How much did you contribute towards the renovation?

@Brian Eastman  thanks Brian I knew you could shed light on this.. and that is my sole contribution to this thread.. bring in the expert !!!!

Did you contribute the money to the LLC and then purchase the property in your own name?