And as I have toured the market and asked questions of who's buying/renting things I was told out-state persons way too much for comfort.

It's also a way for them to legally and transparently transfer some value to you while still receiving enough cash to fund their next purchase.The idea of putting the property into a trust or LLC, with you and your parents as beneficiaries or members, is worth considering from an estate planning and tax perspective but won’t solve the financing problem by itself.

Thanks @Michael Baum all great questions and ideas. 

So quick question for those who have house-hacked using the duplex style where you live downstairs then rent out upstairs.

Through my business (Brick by Brick Blueprint), I help them:- Understand their numbers- Build a plan- Make confident offers- Actually closeIf you’re working toward your first or next deal — especially if you’re in a high-cost city or trying to do it without family connections or a ton of capital — I’m happy to answer questions, share resources, or just be someone you can bounce ideas off of.Let me know how I can help!

Not sure how you solved that without forming a company...you might already have a company formed?  

I believe that’s Mom’s house offers a lot for those that truly want to help solve a problem for seniors.

Great question!

And I largely ask questions now (admittedly, posing as a novice) to keep up with the new BS.

Hey Mike, I am a little confused on your question.