Like show us the current status on our bundle and improved search functions. 

Many people say "I know for a fact none of my family has judgments" but family members regularly do not discuss their financial problems with other family members, may be unaware of legal issues and their standing, and there also could be fraud.You should also consider any prior spouses among the parties that ever lived at the property as a marital interest attachs regardless if they were on title unless resolved by express court decree (in which case former spouse should join the conveyance).An attorney is not required - though you will need a properly drafted deed, GITREP form, and affidavit of consideration to record.

W-2, 1099, etc.) with passive income/loss from rentals is to meet the IRS requirements for Real Estate Professional Status or REPS (this also requires material participation in addition to specific requirements to be considered a REPS).Once you have clarity on whether or not you can offset non-passive income with rental losses you can then explore cost seg to accelerate depreciation (and some of the accelerated depreciation from cost seg will impact year 1)...

He told me to fill in an application that asked me personal questions, like goals, financial status etc and then have a call with one of his sales guys.

W2 jobs do NOT qualify you for Real Estate Professional status, even if the job is in real estate! 

We've been communicating quarterly on the property status, but a simple search on Zillow made me think he's lying to me.

It doesnt have info on tenant status but if that is offered on other platforms it seems like a great option to have.You'll need to cold call and follow up (mailers, calls, visits) with 1,000s of leads for the next year or so before getting a significant # of chances/appointments to convert the leads.

I’m particularly interested in off-market opportunities and would appreciate working with someone who knows the area well.The purchase will be under my name, but I’d love to take advantage of any benefits tied to my daughter’s first-time buyer status, especially considering her limited credit and assets.

IMO: Austin is in a buy and hold status.

One individual needs to make the final decisions.Dispute Resolution: Define and agree on a method for resolving disputes that may arise, such as mediation or arbitration, to avoid litigation.Change in Marital Status: What happens to the ownership if a party gets married or divorced?