If I had it to do over again I may go the route @Julie McCoy suggests as the up front cost for my two-piece system is (~$175 per lock and $100 for each hub) is substantial and you do have to do a little setup.

Additionally, find a realtor who can easily plug you in with their system and network of GCs, lenders, PMs, etc.

You have to have a system set up for vetting guests, creating leases and collecting deposits and rents.

I mentioned it to my husband today and glad we have back up keys to open the doors in case the electronic system malfunctions.

So its good to team up with good people to help you build up a good foundation so you have the best chance of success with people and systems. 

Once you get your systems down, you have a real estate business model that you can take to any market and be still be successful.Read this article on the "core 4".

I don't have a system for tenant maintenance requests.

Also, any recommendations if there are better ways to structure or approach this versus a 1031 exchange.

>Buying a property for use as a STVR with little or no positive cash flow is bad business management.there are entire threads dedicated to cash flow versus appreciation.  

During the time we lived there we made some minor upgrades/repairs- renovated upstairs bathroom, replaced carpet on 1st floor with LVP flooring, added artificial turf to the backyard, replaced pool pump, and replaced the HVAC system.