For the son to qualify for the $250k exclusion, I believe he would most likely need to meet the ownership and use test, meaning he needs to own and live in the home as his primary residence for at least two of the last five years before the sale.

The National Association of Realtors.That said, I will not be signing an Exclusive Right to Represent as an established real estate investor, and I’m honestly a little annoyed to be asked.I also realize this may qualify for Reddit’s AITAH channel.

Account ClosedAdding your property manager as "additional insured" is standard practice and beneficial for you.

Quote from @Victor Yang:In addition, is it possible for me and my wife to gift 36k worth of equity per year of the house (under the annual exclusion limit) and therefore have none of the costs go towards the lifetime gift limit?

I understand why carriers associate Condo/PUD construction with greater liability risk (I am sure being based in Philadelphia, a jury friendly city doesn't help either) but curious which carriers others are finding to price coverage without this exclusion and also price the coverage competitively.This also serves as a reminder to review the coverage when you hire a GC for more substantial or unique construction assignments. 

My goal is to leverage that equity for additional income.

Additionally, I would like to attempt to do the process Owner/Builder with subcontracting work out as well as doing some of the work I'm comfortable with (I have some experience with bathroom & kitchen remodeling an am not new to the construction industry).

Any amount above the annual gift tax exclusion ($17,000 for 2023) counts against your lifetime exemption.

Thanks.Hi Courtney,BiggerPockets Pro members get access to all Stessa core (free tier) functionality – plus unlock exclusive access to advanced features, like unlimited portfolios and Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO), all at no additional cost.BiggerPockets Pro members have free access to all Stessa’s featured benefits as well as advanced features, like unlimited portfolios and Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO) – giving Pro members exclusive value not offered to Stessa Free members.Simplify tax time and help maximize deductions Organize financial data and accountingEasily track key property metrics to optimize and boost ROI. 

You don't have to sign the agreement, though some state laws require an exclusive contract.