does it make sense to just liquidate and get what you can get and put it behind you. 

It can work, but you have to really study the numbers to see what makes sense. 

As far as I'm aware most credit unions will only lend on properties in their area of operation so not sure it makes sense to join one in a different state.

Exploring AZ, TX, OH, and FL makes a lot of sense—those markets are active, and Florida, in particular, could offer unique opportunities with properties affected by recent hurricanes.

They will substitute in their own sense of fairness knowing people are unlikely to appeal such a small issue.

Hi, Jaycee The deal makes sense for me after accounting for all expenses including vacancy, cap ex, and repairs.

Generally if you only have a handful of rentals and you are fulltime doing something else (a W-2 job), it'll just make sense to claim the standard mileage deduction - @David Orr did a good job outlining all the related nuance to that.  

You have a stronger ability to not allow a court action to pierce the corporate veil. 

Does this strategy make sense?

Quote from @Timothy Franklin: Okay @Jay Hinrichs that makes sense to me, I didn't interpret it like that.