The rules favor taxation as a partnership but probably again will not be in and of themselves compelling enough to want to be taxed as a partnership."

Yes, most lenders would be willing to as long as the tenants will be out in a timely manner however it may affect the LTV that you get due to the additional risk of it taking longer and tying up their money for a longer period of time.

The speaker presented a very compelling issue and solution to asset and liability protection.This company offers a "bulletproof" liability / asset protection package that consists of a web of Family Liability Protection, Corp, Family Trust, and many sub LLCs. 

, I felt compelled to offer my services.  

Peter Lange , I'm not the OP, but I don't think the IRS uses the word "disregarded" in a pejorative manner.

Just wondering whether there could be any strategic benefit  to not taking the depreciation deductions in this manner?

My father is a contractor and will remodel it for a good price, but I need to come up with the money to pay him in a timely manner.  

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.

The seller has tried the phone number of the Whole Seller and Whole Seller does not answer, does not have a voicemail set up, and does not respond to text it appears.What can be done to clear this cloud of title in the most cost-effective manner?

Each tenant is treated in the same way in this manner ans the process is explained up-front, though the amounts might be different due to their base rent being different.