Without going into too many details about the property, I'm interested in connecting with people who deal with off market listings and investors in this geographic area. 

It's honestly insane how you people call yourselves investors yet your never prepared for hardships or things that come up.

I've also held of holding properties in individual LLCs that are owned by one S corporation, which allows for a 60 / 40 split between ordinary income (regular tax) and dividends (capital gains tax rate).With the goal of minimizing taxation and liability protection, what would be the recommendation from more experienced people here?

He scammed a lot of people out of a lot up-front of money.

Just curious why people think they should be in jail?

Very keen on meeting like minded REI people. 

Also, don't people tend to prefer Airbnb over hotels?

Our countertop people are there looking for their payment. 

It has made me question how can people live the way they do.

Well, this my opinion, if you like unpredictability, constant change and people/contractors with no regards to you or your property then "YES" flips and STRs are the way to go...LOL....I love it!!!