Without having much info, I would need to know the financial situation of the 'close family' to determine a best approach.

Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment.If you can't find an investor agent that you like or trust that is also a Property Manager or works under a brokerage that has a Property Management Division, I would ask the agent if they recommend a Property Management Company.

LLCs are not corporations, unless they specifically elected to be one.Commissions and fees paid at closing to licensed realtors and mortgage brokersRepayments of loans1099s for electronic payments – yes or no?

We consider this issue closed.

Vegas has the best long term returns, and it likely won't be close. 

I am getting ready to close on a property in the couple weeks.

Not even close.. 

I just wrote an offer for full asking price at 30 day close, with a contingency to extent at BUYERS choice for 30 more days if I don't get an favorable response on the electricity install costs.

They have other nice benefits also such as not charging for appraisals if the deal doesn’t close, a great reputation amongst local listing agents with meeting deadlines/ great customer service/ getting the job done with no b.s. and they can often close in under 14 days. 

I have never had to send money before a closing and neither should you.