conversation: User (seohsnwolc): "At the moment I am purchasing a condo with my SO. Her parents are giving her (us) 25% of the condo price. At first I didnt feel right putting my name on the condo since her parents are paying a big chunk of it. My question is, Should I put it in my name minus the down payment her parents paid for or is it not worth the hassle since it might not be a great investment?  \n  \nEdit: Thank you for all the information and stories and anecdotal information. What I am deciding on doing; paying rent to her and not putting my name on the mortgage until I propose or get married. If our relationship goes south then I'm not legally screwed and if it goes well I will then be put on the mortgage and deed."
  Self: "I already replied once, but looking over your other comment... you are not married OR engaged?  I really think you should give some thought to making sure you want to spend the rest of your life with this girl, and that you're not just being pushed into this.  I mean, I know this is a generous gift on the part of her parent's, but that alone isn't enough to make this a good idea.\n\n"
  User (seohsnwolc): "The only thing stopping me from proposing at the moment is my career. I am looking for something a bit more financially stable. I fully intend to propose.\n"
  