Trying to coordinate showing times with 5 different families for many buyers would be a huge headache. 

You may be able to transfer to LLC after you obtain financing. 

I have hired and trained a TC (Transaction Coordinator) to mosts of the tasks for me and I jump in only when really needed. 

Recently transferring to the San Diego area, we are hoping to find a hybrid buy and hold here.

An attorney recommended that the rentals be transferred into 2-3 LLC's, away from the non real estate related business.My parent's accountant is telling them that the S-Corp must sell each rental to the LLC's at full market value and that capital gains taxes must be paid.Is this true and is there a way to transfer properties between entities without paying capital gains?

owner should transfer security deposit to you during closing.You will have to obey to current lease held with previous owner, likely have to wait till tenants lease runs out till you can move in.

The seminars I have gone to recommend transferring your traditional IRA funds to a Roth which costs you taxes now but shelters your profits in the Roth.  

We all quickly transferred out into other project offices.

The broker further informed me the FHA underwriter stated they only look back two years for a previous sale - if no transfers, use the appraisal.  

When we were transferred we rented it out!