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?

When you pay these large chunks, your subsequent REGULAR PAYMENTS are also more effective, because your principal / interest ratio is improved by quite a lot.

. - Communicate openly and regularly to build trust.

It's a different animal than regular residential.

In Dallas, investors are regularly getting deals around 70% to 74% (that is the purchase + rehab / ARV).

I have many questions that need answers so I will likely be a regular here in this chat.

Who makes sure it’s clean (your regular cleaner?)

That is why it is hard to get regular real estate loans on assets valued so low, the cost of the refinance makes it so you are paying higher than they can legally charge you percentage wise.

My husband and I raise capital from accredited investors on a regular basis.

We are continuing to do regular flips and wholesale deals,  4 new builds this year.