In the case of a downswing, I would certainly think that one might look to move in to a buy and hold rental strategy, versus selling to owner occupants. 

If so, what strategy would you guys use to obtain this goal? 

. - not planning for the eventual transition of properties into a corporation (if deemed by your goals and strategy) from the beginning can have expensive consequences down the road  (as indicated by the investor with whom you spoke recently).

Also, can someone give me information on some good exit strategies as well, just in case things don't go as plan.

As far as lenders go, I have a wide variety that I work with again basing who I refer off the deal and strategy the investor wants to use.

I am lining out a long term BRRRR strategy for acquiring properties in Navarre, Destin, Panama City & Myrtle Beach area.  

If you play the right strategy it can be a great area with lots of potential for you to either hustle some turn around money or expand your portfolio.

One of the biggest reasons a hard money lender won't steal the deal you presented them to is that they don't have the time nor is it part of their investment strategy.

I have read it might be possible to do a complicated system of owning the property and then leasing it to a trust you own in some form in order to benefit, but it seemed sketchy at best (tax avoidance strategy).I do intend to use the s corp election for Flipping as you suggested, every little bit helps.Thanks again for everyone's advice and information.

In my head this strategy seems like it could work for me and get me in the game.