You are still personally guaranteeing the loan.And you did the right thing by putting the assets into an entity, especially if there is equity.

Now were back to a mare normal world where a person has to have that skill of forecasting, analysis, ability to "read the tea leaves" for where it's all going and if todays acquisition makes sense. 

I have personally seen the "Deed in Lieu in escrow" tactic with two different private lenders in Louisiana.

My personal example is a one bedroom condo I’ve held my entire adult life - and this is in a top tier market - Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington DC.

Personally as long as the building didn’t flood I wouldn’t care.

Quote from @Monish Anand: Start by looking for personal recommendations from investors in that market, then look on realtor.com or a google search.DO NOT use agents suggested by a website like realtor, Zillow, etc.

Where would somebody find such a person that even gave a care???? 

Sometimes it’s the VA that asked the question first  and then the person they’re marketing for comes on the thread and answers the questions to promotes their services.

How many properties have you seen in person during these years you've been looking, but not buying? 

I use a schedule E and do not have an LLC or business name, so can I purchase the vehicle under my personal name and take section 179?