The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon). 

Like you, when I'm working with clients I highlight the key advantages of the conventional rehab loans (Fannie Mae's Homestyle and Freddie Mac's CHOICERenovation) are:- They can be used for investment properties- You can include luxury items- They have a higher limit – $806,500 in most places.Jeff

I have so many questions though.1) Can anyone tell me more about series LLC and whether it's necessary to hold each property in a separate LLC2) What are your thoughts on a trust, rather than an LLC - advantages, disadvantages etc?

This is advantageous bc later you have a third party loan (not your personal money) so seasoning period is 90 days to DSCR out. 

-PatrickA high yield savings account has a number of advantages.

This retirement plan have several advantages of SD IRA and one of them is being exempt from UBIT tax on leveraged real estate.

Tax Savings:While it’s true that the stock market has been strong, real estate offers unique tax advantages that aren’t available with other asset classes.

@Kerry Baird Love hearing about others taking advantage of cost segregation studies.

I don't know what advantage you would get from working with them?

I enjoy teaching BP members how to use the system to save more money by using programs and taking advantage of loopholes.