I lost on two properties, but got one SFH for $10k or just over $11k after transfer taxes. 

We bought our first home in Virginia Beach that turned in to a rental when we were transferred.

yes Adam I transfer 100 % of the money

My husband is active duty navy so we transfer a lot.

What would be the best process to transfer the houses to the company later or is that not a good idea?

Would you reimburse for the tape?

All deposits over 50% your monthly income need to be sourced, you can make some small deposits or yes you can use gift funds, bear in mind that most lenders will require proof money came from donor acct to you and that donor had the funds before he gifted, basically you cannot have a similar deposit few days before the transfer as we require a bank stm from the donor.

I also see $42 for someone to have had gone to the property to wait for the utility company to stop over to transfer the account to their name.

I have wanted to buy properties for as long a I can remember (think cassette tape long ago lol) but never was brave enough to do so BUT I am ready! 

Have a third party read it first to make sure it is not negative at all and then tape it to her door with a peace offering like a restaurant gift card.