Can obviously mitigate access to the property by disabling the code if using a smart lock, but other than that, are there any advantages/disadvantages that you've seen?

Just curious if the numbers look right to experienced wholesalers before I lock it in...Let's assume the property is in a healthy market area and that my ARV is correct...

So I guided him to an SEO firm and he said he didn't want to lock in on a 12 month contract (even though the ROI would be huge).

In terms of getting into apartment complexes and large transactions - it's much easier than you think.Real estate is filled with opportunities to deploy capital, but in the same time is filled with fast-talking snake oil men that will happily take your money towards a "fund" so you own a portion of a large portfolio... only to find out the fund's performance is below par, your money is locked out, and the only person making money is the fund manager from the management fee they've locked you into. 

He was out 7 days later, new locks and repairs are underway. $850 was equivalent to his rent.

Still probably won't pull the trigger---hurricanes can really kill your cash flow for very long periods...but will think about it.  

I’m having a bit of paralysis when it comes to actually pulling the trigger on any deals.

So I appreciate your perspective here as I make a decision..And the reason I wanted to transfer it to an LLC now instead of after the 1031 is complete is mainly precautionary, because I have approval from my lender now to complete the transfer, whereas I'm not sure if my future lender for the replacement property will allow it and decide to trigger the due on sale.

Does quit claim deed into an LLC trigger any title tax?

The problem if you quit claim the property from you to the LLC you may trigger the "due on sale" clause of the mortgage.