Since you seem to have assets to protect and also want to enter a partnership, establishing asset protection would be wise.

Factor that in as wellI'd like to think we're capable, but would hate to dive in and find out I'm wrong lol - You need to make highly calculated moves and be financially stable enough with 6 months of carrying costs for you personally as well as the home you're financing to flip/rent/etc. 

Ideally if you provide paperwork for review, and your financial situation doesn't change much from now until the time you're ready to refinance, you *should* get an accurate answer as to how much you can qualify for. 

Ive also chosen at times not to purchase it, but Im also in a financial position to be able to take care of the costs involved with fixing a title problem.

I can only conclude that the people arguing for rent control are simply corporate shills willing to protect multi-billion dollar corporations like the Jewel grocery chain, while hammering much smaller landlords.

Has anyone ever used a Series LLC for their liable protection structure?

They'll want to see your financial situation, but also look at you as a professional. 

The law and contracts you sign will give you some recourse and protection, but only as much as the other guy has to lose.

However, we noticed a few redeeming features during our inspections that gave us some hope over the 8 month renovation - 11' ceilings (hidden behind drop ceilings), original heart pine floors (protected under laminate flooring), original fireplaces/mantles, and desirable location (5 minutes to downtown Columbia). 

LolRemmington financial was the mother of this .. great American greed espisode.. really shows how the pump and dump due diligence scam lenders work in real time.. worth watching.