We found that this business just wasn't what we thought it was going to be, so we brainstormed on other ideas where we could house individuals that really need and want assistance.

Investing in a bordering city is a good idea because of that if you can find a deal where the numbers will work for you.

This will really highlight those associations that are properly managed vs. those that are not, and those that are not are going to be a very expensive lesson learned. 

So long as you mean your name will be on the note and the mortgage at a sensible LTV, with proper lenders title, fire, and liability insurance, and so on, then you have safe and direct recourse to the property.If by “invest” you mean a membership participation in an LLC of some sort that flips or “stabilizes” the property, then you are completely unsecured with no recourse to anything.

Gain sympathy from the court/jurors as it is seen that the defendant cannot afford proper representation. 

No "smart people" have ideas on how to do this? 

Not a CPA or tax professional.I’ve never audited every single line item of my S-Corp tax returns for over 18 years, and I’m truly curious why it really matters in one years instance, what corporate account was used to conduct business, as long as the financial information is accurate and correctly reported from said dedicated business account.This should be a separate issue from proper and legally correct business operations, ie a checking account with correct tax ID, no outside commingling of funds with self or other business entity.

The idea is that you buy 3 properties minimum within the 5 years and then refi them as a portfolio loan.

I have been thinking Puerto Rico or even Mexico could be a good idea.

Im really hopeful to get some guidance on these ideas from all of you.Thanks!