I was under the impression that a LLC tax status is to "flow through" directly to the owner(s). 

I'm very impressed that you've already got 5 properties!

I haven't followed Grant too closely, but I have heard a few podcasts, and the impression I get is that he thinks his way is the only way, and anyone who goes a different route is an idiot. 

Things I learned:He wanted to see normal conventional financing stuff....smoke detector in every room, Co2 detector in the right place, was impressed a lot of things had been remodeled recently, etc. 

I'm not impressed, if it's true that (many/most?)

I was under the impression that one could avoid paying any capital gains if one sold the property due to health or job placement x miles from existing sold property.

So far, I'm not at all impressed with the property management side of things with Memphis Invest.

Real estate clubs are a good place to start because you can get an initial impression of each other face-to-face without the pressures of doing a deal.Do look for money as aggressively as you look for properties.Do meet and get to know your lenders, as well as their lending criteria.

Find out when and how you can get in front of 2-3 dozen agents and make a positive impression for under $50 and I bet you find a deal or two.

Very impressed with your knowledge and experience, and the notes you have for your investors sound interesting to me.