Cashflow, ability to build a team, landlord tenant laws, price to rent ratio etc.......were all factors in the decision making process almost a decade ago.Now,  I wonder why your approach is an either or view? 

Any recommendation on a good QI who can help me though the process?

If you would like to avoid that process, then you can either close with a portfolio loan or DSCR, and just vest title in your LLC from the beginning @Lau Cor. 

Quote from @Michael Overall: Good day, If an investor has 10 rentals and wanted to over time sell them and put the money tax free from a 1031 toward a large purchase is there a process to do that? 

Quote from @Daniel Windingstad: Quote from @Obed Calixte: Some people have the personality, processes and systems & time to self manage, some do not.

They do this on purpose so new people get tripped up in the process and quit.

Congrats on your success so far.Some random thoughts for you:- It might be difficult to tap the equity in the rental at this time given the current state of interest rates. 

I can walk you through one of our recent Equity Splits so that you can understand the process. 

Building a strong team is essential for success, and we’re here to help.

This aligns with my interest in passive income.I realize I am not cut out for the entire REI process of consistently finding multiple properties for particular exit strategies.