Wanted to know if the next action step should be talking to lenders about my financial situation or getting an accountant to set up the foundation for our company. 

https://howtostartanllc.com/texas-llc#maintainI used the above link...LITERALLY...step by stop to tell me exactly what I needed to do to form my LLC in Texas and I did it all while overseas.

Plus if it’s goes thru normal probate you receive a stepped up basis to current value, a Huge tax savings when you sell.

The square foot area of the basement is about 900 and about 1/3 of it has concrete but I am wondering if anyone has an idea of what it would cost to put concrete into this basement as the first step towards finishing it?

The hood, is the hood.....no transportation method is going to change that.

First, I commend you for taking that first step in your real estate investing career, and that is reaching out on BiggerPockets.To answer your question, I would sign up for your local real estate investment club in your area and network with a few contractors and renovators. 

It has gotten to the point now any time there is a fix I have to step in and send my own handyman or contractor.As an example,  when they first rented out on of the places they sent their vendor for a leaking toilet.

This would be my first step into any sort of renovation project and I'm having a hard time grasping reasonable costs. 

Considering the BRRR method after living in the unit for a year. 

And yes, I know the next step after distribution is to retitle into my name, and then begin to treat them as "regular" rental properties (rent - taxes - expenses - depreciation).Thanks again!