I purchased this home with the intent to retire here but I no longer wish to do that.

If you're going to do this you need to do it with intention.

Got it thanks ill check it out, hopefully there is some clear guidelines on this.

Hi, thanks for your feedback :)Yes, no intention to do any reno until she is out.

Ultimately, clarify with each broker upfront about your intentions to avoid misunderstandings and ensure they’re comfortable with the arrangement.

You network to find them and you network at the right events with the right intention.

@Bill Schrimpf for $998.95/ month ill show you how to do it :).

Does anyone have any ideas on how to minimize that tax liability and still continue with my original intent, or is my only option a 1031 (I'm aware of DST but don't see that as a great option).  

Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.

I know the founder and I know the company has been very intentional about taking the best features of both and expanding on them while leaving the problems (Airbnb) and wonkiness (FF) behind.