The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.  

Of course don't go there just looking for business, you go because you believe in whatever the group is doing. 

"Dishonest and fraudulent business dealings".... 

-To your success, Zach Lemaster, CEO Rent To Retirement---https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/page/3497https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/referenceshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/765347-rent-to-retirement-reviewhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/1116050-a-huge-win-with-cori-from-rent-to-retirementhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-dealhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1047543-big-profits-from-new-construction-sfr-build-in-cape-coral-flhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/983659-first-investment-property-with-rent-to-retirement?

For structuring your business, consider whether you actually need an LLC or if umbrella insurance might be a simpler alternative.

The property that you sell and then purchase through a 1031 Exchange must be held for rental, investment (capital appreciation), or used in a business. 

I don't like a busy title like you listed @Michael Calvey.

as one who grew up in the land business brokering land in Napa Sonoma Lake Mendo and humbolt counties..

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

I'm going off the understanding that you still need to spend 500+ hours in the business to achieve material participation (please correct me if I'm wrong).