<prompt> Human: Ive been looking for a long time. I finally found something online that I think is beyond perfect for me. it meets every bit of criteria and more, and its well within my price range. The problem is Im a merchant mariner and Im at sea for 4 months at a time. I just got back onto my ship. I casually mentioned it to my mom and sent her the link, just to take a look. Out of nowhere she offers to buy it for me. Did not expect that. I dont typically believe in loaning large amounts of money to family because...well... shit can happen that you cant foresee and i dont want to risk bad blood in my family. Now assuming I have a full inspection done of the condo and everythings perfect, is there any way for her to do this where I can be the first name on the mortgage and she cosigns while Im away? Or some way for her to buy where she can transfer the deed fully to me when I get back and I take over the loan without having to pay new closing costs or anything? I really want to consider the option but I need to consider my familys financial well being first. Any help would be appreciated  <response>: I bought my current condo without seeing it. I was away on vacation at the time and the market in Vancouver can be competitive. My real estate agent Ive worked with her on many transactions, we have a good deal of trust viewed the unit for me, took videosphotos. I signed all the paperwork electronically, transferred funds, and owned another condo by the time I got back to Vancouver. 