@Adam Abdullah  Maybe you approach it differently... with a business plan. and you ask your dad to be your partner in a new business your creating and the business happens to be RE... instead of the thought of him just investing in RE like he invests in stocks.Also you might want to get your RE license so you can prove to him you have a modicum of education regarding real estate..

I need to create a LLC for my real estate flipping/investing work and need to decide where to incorporate? 

My goal is to help my parents with retirement, help loved ones through educational costs, and work towards alleviating my own debt.

I've enjoyed the podcasts on this site, and plan to incorporate real estate into my long term plan. 

Here's some reading to educate yourself on the different rates.  

These are just a few things that can be incorporated into a final document.

Welcome to the site @Emmanuel Jeanty Bigger Pockets is the most innovative and educational site available to learn about real estate investing.Wishing you the best!

There are plenty of people who will walk you through the business for free -- read the education section of our beginner's guide for more info -- http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubgGood luck.

We, as well as our wives, have recently stepped up our efforts in our real estate investing education, and look forward to making our first deal as a team.

Pay them fairly and educate them as to how to handle their own finances and make wise investments to increase their wealth.