This is a whole new era than 2010-2020, you're going to have to come correct not just straight spec.And you're not making 4.5% on your HYSA--that's gross. 

You are looking at it correctly, as others mentioned trying to avoid a PG is challenging, especially when starting out. 

1) Make sure STR is allowed. 2) Get more and the correct forms of insurance to go with your umbrella policy. 3) Skip the LLC. 

Congrats on that, but let's correct some things.

What are my options for correcting this situation?

However dependent upon taxable income you could get away with a pretty low tax bill due to favorable capital gains tax rates.Be sure to work with a qualified intermediary and a tax professional to ensure you comply with all 1031 exchange regulations and to be sure you keep basis correct as all a 1031 does is defer your gain.Happy to help run some numbers or do some basic analysis for you if you would like. 

Also real estate prices have gone up and looks like slight correction in this market but prices are still high. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Need a spreadsheet or form?

Plus, if done correctly, you might be able to deduct your travel as a business expense.

The kind of person that would take their time to fill out a survey want to select “the politically correct answer” even if it isn’t the real answer.