C corp can help with the taxes but you will encounter other things with it like payroll taxes.  

See Vacant Building Ordinance and registration form at https://ipiweb.cityofchicago.org/VBRCN196039Post, on abandoned building, name, address and telephone of owner and owner's agent for managing, controlling or collecting rents on building so legible from nearest public street or sidewalk. (13-12-125)...but sometimes I see also a yellow sticker on the building. the building does not have a red cross on it. is the yellow sticker indicative of some major damage such as flood, extensive fire damage or structural damage ?

Even if she owned her own brand new home she would encounter mechanical issues at times and would have to fix them herself.

Very, very obviously all faked up.Another was when Christina was helping do demo (wearing heels if I remember correctly) when she encountered a rat.  

I've joked about getting him stickers that look like water stains, mold, etc. to apply to these properties to scare off other investors.  

Account ClosedKnowing a little about South Padre,  I would list it with a Realtor for the following reasons:-There is a good chance your buyer will be an older retiree who, while times are changing, will not look at Craigslist, Zillow etc. and would expect a face to face encounter-Other potential buyers will be there on vacation and will have limited time there so have access to a Realtor to show will helpThe goal is to have the biggest pool of buyers possible. 

I recently encountered a seller who wanted CASH MONEY prior to signing a contract.

She's VERY shady and I recommend anyone run in the other direction if they encounter her.  

Likewise as you go up the capital stack you will encounter other types of debt eg. second mortgages, mezzanine financing like bridge loans, preferred equity, and finally common equity.

It would also leave free any cash on hand you have to use on a flip or wholesale deal you encounter.