Subject To means you own the property, not just make payments on it, title has transfered.

Homes in DFW without foundation issues are rare...the exception to the rule.Like Tammy said, as long as the foundation is repaired by a reputable company (most provide a transferable warranty) then it shouldn’t be an issue when you eventually sell. 

I can tell you that once you make a selection it's going to be a pain to transfer information from one software to another OR it's going to cost you a lot of money. 

Be rare in the extreme that you will get an assumption to go through in todays mortgage world.you would be doing a wrap.. look up all inclusive deed of trust in CA.. this is a great document to read its CA specific but it gives you the details of how U wrap your first with your CFD.YOu need to talk to your CPA  as you don't transfer title until the deed is paid.. but maybe there is situation were the CPA can make it a sale at the time you record your contract.. 

I’m now living in the US again and the plan is to bring the proceeds to the US to reinvest in real estate.Are there legal ways to avoid/minimize paying taxes on the proceeds as they are transferred to the US?

Background Story:My cousin is giving/transferring/gifting me her property in Fells that is paid off.

After the sale, i realized that the seller never transferred me any of the deposits on the leases for the tenants.

Why does he want to transfer the house now. 

Costs usually include transfer tax, attorneys fees, due diligence/inspection costs and title.

It will be really squeaky and tight on money, but maybe Dad could spot you some 'gift' money that if disclosed, should get this bird up and flying.Or, IF (this is a BIG IF) you are confident that you could make the payments no matter what on the existing HELOC, you might talk to Dad about putting the property into a proper Trust, and take the property subject to the existing loan via a transfer of the beneficial interests of the trust.