What is unique about this sponsor?

I would reach out to a large scale QI with national experience, as these organization would specialize in answering the questions you have on your unique situation.

In addition, you will need to pay for a registered agent in each state besides the one you live in.While Nevada does not have a state income tax, this does not mean your income will be exempt from state taxation.You likely want to work with an accountant who understands the business of real estate and understands the expenses that you are entitled to take in addition to knowing the unique tax laws to real estate investors(1031, 121, etc)

Everything finally closed a few weeks ago but then we just got an offer accepted on a second investment property and are planning on going through the whole process again but now when I'm starting to reach out to lenders for quotes, I'm hearing that because of the whole new Freddie/Fannie rules, it's even tougher to get a refinance on an investment property, so does anyone know of any lenders who specialize in this type of deal who would be willing to work with our somewhat unique situation?

There's a lot of different unique ways.

I also have a unique skill set with social media. 

So do the updates and being it into this century, but keep the good old stuff that makes it unique.

There are ways one could try to be unique.

So too much to answer in a post.Things unique about Illinois homes- We've invested in the Midwest, Southeast & Southwest- I"m not sure there's anything unique about Illinois except we've purchased or facilitated purchasing many properties over 100 years old. 

Have not heard of the market - but definitely a unique approach.