What else are they going to do when they are politically appointed and can't pursue and lock up violent criminals wrecking havoc in communities or pursue big multinational corporations who have judges and lawmakers in their pockets?

Please note than may liability personal or corporate of the original borrower remains after the title transfer.

I would like to group both of these properties in some sort of limited liability corporation, but I think I lose my tax exemption once it's in the LLC.

And that is a "perfect storm" for the giant sloth of corporate consolidation who is too slow a rambling titan too innovate, they regurgitate. 

Also, Ohio does not allow "piercing the corporate veil" unless you commit fraud or a crime.

.➡️ Mixing personal and LLC funds without proper documentation could pierce the corporate veil, exposing personal assets to liabilities.

It's worth reaching out to Corporate Housing Groups (most HR Departments at large employers have this division as well as Relocation Companies that you can find via an internet search) to offer your property as a 30-day furnished rental.

Holding EXEMPT (from bankruptcy forfeiture) assets, holding assets in exempt entities (retirement accounts, pensions, IRAs, in some states insurance and annuities), homestead exemption, remote entity protection (LLC, Serial LLC, Corporations, Limited Partnerships,) Asset Protection Trusts, using separation of assets for married individuals (in certain states) charitable remainder trust, etc. can be very effective though can be costly. 

My Corporate office is up in Chicago and I have an office in Tampa and Miami so I know both areas well.

If they say they do not need to fill out a W-9 as they are exempt from 1099's being a corporation, then they still need to provide a filled out and signed W-9.