As mentioned elsewhere, as much as you're able to do so now, handle all estate matters so you can avoid probate.

Most advisors consider the two (2) year holding period mentioned above to be very safe, but remember it is your intent that matters. 

I had one client who was going to use it to purchase an STR but decided to wait a few months (he ran into some huge expenses with another rental capex stuff)

This is the reason I quit being a moderator because of something that went mildly off the rails in the forums, and then it was completely censored because I responded to staff in the forums after they mentioned me.I think the moderators do an amazing job and should be given more pay or credit or anything.

Once we are debt free we want to hit the ground running to avoid, "paralysis by analysis" as @Nathan Gesner mentioned. 

The challenges experienced in the cases mentioned above and elsewhere would be non-existent.

Playing around with my Excel spreadsheet and got to thinking about selling my rental property in the next few months vs waiting until it's paid off in Jun 2027. 

Not to mention the notario, the bank trust, and other hoops to own in a beachfront community outside the United States. 

Scott - I'm in the same boat -- looking for STRs in the area you mention, as well as closer to Asheville (where I live). 

What did the OP mention that would deemed as fraud?