The notes are a financial instrument and in order to qualify for 1031 treatment when you sell investment real estate you must purchase more investment real estate.  

Just like in a standard wholesaling transaction, the simplest solution is to take an assignment fee.

Stated is the solution to your issue. 

The solution is: find a better source of info and encouragement and don't hang around with agents or others who are unwilling to support your objectives.

So channel your frustration to find solution to you problem and get that lake house.

That is pretty basic--But I'm also looking for additional ways he can add value, and black/white metrics I can write down--- here are a few ideas- he handle all communication with subs (collection of bids, vetting, references)- He is responsible for adding value with solutions he can do, that add value and increase NOI (cedar fences, windows, new baths, cabinets)-- he runs and presents projects to me on excel format (so I don't have to)Just curious if anyone out there has an idea on how I would structure this.

An LLC resolution enabling the LLC to manage property that is committed as a capital contribution (from a managing member's property) would be another solution, but again check with an attorney in your state. 

I know one of their Directors, Eric Robbins, and he can likely provide you with a number of ideas plus actionable solutions from Semble. 

Do you have any other solutions to that?

You're communication with the seller and building rapport can put you in a position to propose any or all three suggestions to find the right solution for the seller.