But again, the regs are in muni code, they are in writing.  

Now I am filling out the TREC 20-12 agreement and not exactly sure how or where to write that out.For the survey, the only 2 options are Buyer pays or Seller pays...No option to split.Same thing goes for title insurance.Can someone please help clarify?

go to the dollar tree buy those dollar boards, split them in half, write we buy houses on them with a Google number on them and nail them up around town.

Go to Walmart and pay $2.00 for a white windshied marker, you know those markers that people use to put "Just Married" or "Just Graduated" on their cars, and write "I BUY HOUSES CASH" and your phone number on the back and two back side windows.

I am sure there are standards (which others can comment on) however at the end, you have to give him enough of what he wants and he has to give you enough what you want to get the deal done.I suggest that you write down how you want the arrangement to be laid out, then talk to him with the goal of seeing if he is interested.

You must do your due diligence to find a good deal, but they are out there.You should connect with @Kerry Smith, he moved to JBLM about 1 year ago and is currently house hacking a duplex as I write this.

In the long run...especially after taking into account all the tax write offs...it's a no brainer for me.

So write down a few specific questions you have, but then just try and make friends with the guy.

At that point you have a general partnership and 1065 obligation.If you're doing that, it may be advantageous to take it one step further, form an LLC and write your mother into the operating agreement as the functional equivalent of a limited partner. 

@Lacie Gilbert Great morning,I am not a tax professional by any means but I think she would write off the the money she paid to you as rehab expenses, maybe issue you a 1099 at the end of the year.