Moving forward, I'd recommend laying out firm expectations and completion dates before he quotes the job and get it in writing.

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I would recommend that in the short term you include that comparison against any real estate investment you  consider.  

I recommend starting close to home so you can drive to the property.

However, upon transferring it back to your dad, the basis is not relevant anymore.In the end I would highly recommend you reach out to a tax professional here to get this sorted out.

Looking for condo HOA insurance (or broker) recommendations in Texas.

Call a few people who do home inspections and ask if they can recommend someone or google "sewer inspector memphis tn" and you will see a number of options-then look at their ratings.

I highly recommend checking and verifying IDs.

Trying to establish my team so any recommendations for realtors, contractors, lenders, etc will be appreciated! 

He does this in extremely busy cities where flights get delayed and people suddenly need a place to stay, and often check Facebook for recommendations.