From what it looks like builder does not want to take a loss and what to negotiate sale where they do not take a loss even profit, since they are selling improved lots. 

@Steven Rosenfeld On Goodegg, no direct interaction here; they seem to maybe have limited full cycle experience in the GP/syndicator role. 

I tend to focus so much on the seller’s situation that I sometimes limit myself in negotiations.

Ok, not completely closed; they allow you to push data in, but then your stuck to see and manipulate in a very limited way.For me this is a deal breaker because if you can't quickly and easily check on the health of your business, you are wasting time and stifling your growth. 

There are also other new construction homes on our street facing the same issue.So, I’m kind of stuck with this property, which is why I’m exploring ways to cut my losses and exit cleanly.

Most standard leases have check, or cash as options as a default so tell him that's his only options if he doesn't want to pay that way then he has to move on with a loss of his deposit.  

I am 99% sure its not an issue, there are other STRs within city limits and so is my property.

Would you be taking any pay loss from the job switch? 

Nate @Nate Marroquin   You can use the income from your tax returns on the current rental adding back your paper loss (depreciation) and add back the mortgage interest, property taxes, home owners insurance deductions on your tax returns. 

I would imagine the LLC will have its own EIN, but we will still report the gain/loss as pass-through income on our joint tax return.