If it's a legitimate issue then you deal with it accordingly.

I'll let you know how it plays out.

I know its a longer play, but that would I consider if I was you:-)  

Seasonality always comes into play!

While all the posts have at lease some legitimate points, I personally believe camp 1 is missing the opportunities present to protect assets under US law mostly because they don’t either understand asset protection, or don’t want to bother with it, so rather than do a proper evaluation they dismiss it as something that won’t work to justify their unwillingness to entertain the idea.Camp 2 is deluding themselves - which delusion has been enhanced by charlatans writing books, giving seminars, and selling packaged plans all of which either attempt to hide your assets or hide the ownership of your assets.  

An MTR play may work well for them.Long story short, it can be logical for a property owner to enter into a deal with an MTR operator.

Despite the Ohio Building Code recognizing the basement bedroom as a legitimate bedroom, the appraiser did not include the basement in the general living area (GLA) and didn’t assign much value, if any, to the additional finished space.Has anyone dealt with this challenge before?

A Solo 401k which is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate may be a better option if you have legitimate self employment activity. 

Partners have played a key role in my development and confidence as an investor.

Not sure if you were looking for a long-term hold on a two family, but it seems that was not playing out favorably for you.