Yeah, there'll be up to 4% in transfer taxes in PA to the county, but you'll establish a depreciable basis and won't get into gift tax territory for your dad. 

I have worked for free for another  millionaire real estate investor, with absolutely nothing gained other than to be in that presence and show myself that it is possible and achievable.

The guy I met today works 6 days a week and covers huge territory.  

that's pretty much where my head is at these days and looking at building an online presence.  

This is also not high-appreciation territory, where that investment is going to make money over the long haul.

Single family home in a town with 110,000 population (Texas town) Military base presence with a Public University.

Outside of that, the Waynesboro/Greencastle area is solid but the population and job markets is much lower than that of Hagerstown/Washington County.Thurmont is more backwoods and there are rumors that there is a strong racist group presence in the area (just rumors though).

I've seen many agents brand their names (johnsmithrealtor.com), but I suppose my preference is to keep my company name and logo (since my website and social media presence are all done).

Less than 5 min drive to the ferry, and right on the water with territorial views.

I was a single parent and didn't want to have my children pioneering in uncharted territory and was concerned about the influences as I mentioned above.I believe they require you to be currently employed in the neighborhood school or perhaps a Title 1 school.Best wishes on your endeavors!