We are not actively looking to make a deal on the property, well at least not now.

Clean, friendly, activity rich and lots of employment driving growth as far as I found. 

Looking forward to being an active member of this community.  

Quote from @Sandeep K Mamidi: We have over the years bought and sold several rental properties in FL, AZ and TX (Pretty Passive)Want to become more active with Flips and grow our wealth using innovative strategies and expand into Multi Family Real EstateCongrats.

The LLC has to do the 1031 exchange because that is the tax return reporting the activity of the property. 

Quote from @Marc Shin: why do some investors try to put their new STR's into service towards the end of the year when there is very little active income to offset? 

Instead of waiting for others to reach out, take the initiative and actively seek out the top wholesalers and providers of off-market deals in your area.

If you would rather not have this be a stressful process and want to scale the easier and simpler way stick to turnkey deals.

Be sure to track your activities.

Additionally, my wife and I plan to retire in NC (still a few years out from that ; ) but we're actively planning and focusing our investment strategy in the Raleigh-Durham area.