On a flip property for example, once you have an offer accepted do you then coordinate with a contractor or inspector to come walk the property?

In terms of fees it is $3,500 for the initial program and $3,000 for the follow on fee if you want help after the initial program to get more credit or to use the credit cards for more than just charges (e.g. balance transfers).3.

I was thinking about transferring my 50% to the first sister and having her and dad do an installment sale with 50% payable this year and next.

I wouldn't do anything with the legal entities until after you talk with a banker because they will help you coordinate that as part of the closing process. 

Need a broker to transact the deal and transfer the commission.

The plan is simply for him to transfer half ownership to me after we buy the property. 

depending on the country our mid west rentals are the same cost as they pay in transfer tax..they see our real estate as next to free.also they are keen on cash flowsecurity..

Your parents could do a "gift of equity" of up to $250k, I would suggest making that number closer to $230k for GOE (to fully max it out,) this way you could also include $20k of sellers assist to payoff those Title related closing costs, as Property Taxes are typically waived for both parties between family transfers.

Amazing,, first download the landlord tenant laws for state of Texas so you know what to do.What did your purchase agreement include, did the security deposit not transfer over to you that she had with the previous owner..??

Thanks @Scott F.I use wire transfers in my investing, too.