If the trust provisions don't match what both you and your parents want to happen, the trust could always be amended during their lifetime.

I would recommend lending to an entity that's been around for a long time, get a Personal Guarantee from the Principals of the entity (if more than 1), check out the local County's Recorder office for Mortgages and Release that have been recorded over the years to check for experience, HUDs of purchase and sale of the same asset to check out experience, maybe even reach out to past lenders they've used (listed on HUD), ask for references that match those HUDs, and you're on your way!

I did the iCal both ways and match my listings, but it will still allow a double booking from vrbo side.

There is no match from the company.

The rap links go to a list that match your criteria rather than a single property.

With a 5 year term, the loan repayment would require substantial return on investment to match the repayment per month. 

I’ve been in banking for 10 years and know little things like a name not matching could cause delays in processes.

Also, ask the real estate agent to set you up on MLS auto alerts that match your criteria, so that you never miss a good deal that hits your market.

The seller said they liked my offer and that I was putting 21% down with a commercial mortgage, but that another party had offered 180K, and if I could match it they would sell to me.

Visiting some nearby open houses going for the price point you want to get and matching & mirroring their approach and style would help you stay on track and not overdue it.