@Willie WebbI think the answer now lies with what your business model is. 

Find your niche. look at the various ways of money making in real estate and focus on one as your expertise.

Are there any great local attorneys who have expertise in private lending?  

LOL... the gist of the thread and chime in from all the top TK company owners on BP revealed how dangerous their model was ( those particular assets) how they have no real experience.. and other things that just did not ring true.  

My program for my clients models the "BRRRR" strategy and we are having a ton of success with ROI's in the mid-teens on a consistent annual basis!!

I'm a commercial general contractor by profession and I'm looking to employ my skills and expertise in the fix/flip market.

In exchange for this, I offer my expertise.

But I havent really modeled out the depreciation impact and I have assume appreciation is essentially flat.  

Please continue to share your knowledge, expertise on BP. 

Below are some things you may wish to consider, as to which Corporate Enity is best, for your Business Model as well as your REI Goals and objectives.