Basically they make it sound easy and harmless. but they don't tell you that those successful in this typically are highly capitalized and have experience and thus reduce their liabilities.Generally, there are ethical issues involved and sometimes straight up fraud going on.

She stated treatment and our outlook on life changed.

The work ethic is the worst I've ever seen in my life at this point and paying more money doesn't seem to have any real effect.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

LLC Fundamentals.The State chosen to create an S-Corp or LLC is typically based upon the tax treatment of the entity - - Delaware & Nevada are the most common.  

@Todd Powell You can do that but I don’t think it is particularly ethical to offer a price you know you intend to negotiate down after the fact.

FYI, quarterly pest control treatments are a great way to see the inside during the lease.

I don't have to sell, so I create the terms favorable to myself.Now let me balance this whole discussion with the idea of ethics.

Every other choice is still a pass through entity.The passive income from rent, assuming there is income from a tax standpoint after depreciation, has a much better treatment than ordinary income. 

Now you can't market the house.... just the contract.DISCLAIMER: Not legal advice, not moral or ethical advice, just ramblings giving an opinion on the OP's original question of how to refute her fathers stance.