I think I have it narrowed down on how I want to initially structure my new business (an LLC with S-corp destination so that I don't have to pay both Personal Income Tax on profits + Business Corporate Income Tax; I would only have to pay Personal Income Tax on profits).It's quite a bit more expensive ($1,000-$1,500) to use Real Estate Attorney to get business started vs using LegalZoom for approx $350+State Filing Fees (for their Express Gold Service).Two questions:1) Do you think my structure is good (LLC with S-corp designation for tax purposes)?

Your time here will be well spent.Since you expressed an interest in buy and hold as well as wholesaling, I added the below links for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I haven't really heard the concern expressed elsewhere, and can't find anyone that clearly describes a unique foundation type that I haven't seen elsewhere. 

They have expressed that they don't intend to sign off on release of earnest money.  

I just wanted to express my excitement with everyone here.  

The other night after my meetup, a great person and investor expressed her thanks for helping educate, analyze, and chat over the last year (or so?)

If you do end up contacting Michael please mention my name....he appreciates referrals and expresses his appreciation in $$ :)

For what it's worth, Discover & American Express both peg my Credit Score at 725. 

So you're gambling on the future, and in the meantime you're a landlord (although obviously you have experience with that).You could do some rehab, but the problem with putting lipstick on a pig (if you'll pardon the crude expression) is that you have a good chance of picking the wrong shade lipstick.  

It so much easier to express how amazing REI is when you've lived it.