This was clearly a "professional" tenant. 

If you are a person who has a full time job, or runs other companies, it is my professional opinion that you will be better served having the GC handle everything and report to you on your schedule.Once you decided to run the operation yourself, you are now employed by the development.

And the are all managed professionally.

It’s crazy but no matter how nice and professional I make the photos look in the Airbnb listing for that house, I still always get comments from guests that it’s way nicer than they were expecting.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It's crucial to consult with professionals experienced in 1031 exchanges and partnership dissolutions to ensure compliance and optimize tax deferral.Given the complexities, seeking personalized advice from a tax advisor or attorney is highly recommended.

Something to dive deeper with a financial/loan professional.

As others noted, you are likely limited in what you can legally do anyways, so you won't be saving a ton, and depending on how you value your time, it will likely be cheaper to higher professionals to do it anyways.

While you should always consult a CPA and/or attorney for their professional advice, here's my 3 cents (I'm sure others will chime in as well):1) Having an LLC may make it "easier" to track but it's not needed in this situation as you can run this through your personal return just as well.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?