"S" and llc

[Bernie Huckestein]

Starting out with a buy and hold real estate strategy...mostly single family or small 2-4 unit multi...currently my (untested) model is looking for $200 a door monthly margin.

I was all set to establish 2 llc(s) one for holding the property and one for the property management.  It seems as though if not now soon the tax regulations for llc will require payment of self-employment tax.

I think I can avoid this by setting up an "S" corporation for the entity that "holds" property. There are just two of us and we can meet all criteria for "S".

Although I feel like an "S" Corp is the best way nearly no one speaks about an "S", most all discussions support an llc  --  what am I missing?

I understand the "consult a tax adviser" stance and that is good advice which I will take if I need to; however, at this point I am trying to understand why the overwhelming majority of free advice is llc...other than you get what you pay for

Thank you for your thoughts and perspective  -- b