From the discussion, it would seem that this may go against the terms of the 1031x and that I would need to keep my name on the property too. 

I’m open to both, short or long-term, in Austin or the surrounding areas (mostly considering San Marcos).

Doubt it makes a noticeable change long term. 

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

According to this Gallup survey, real estate is the most trusted asset class no matter the household income level of respondents. 

Call your servicer to start the conversation, the terms are dictated by conventional loan guidelines so this will be what is applied:https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/svc/d1-1-01/evaluating...

Long term podcast listener but just started reading the forums! 

Through a quick google search I came across the term "Transfer on Death" (TOD).

We are looking to grow our flipping business this year as well get into holding properties as our long term wealth strategy.

We lent secured by a 20 unit mid term rental property.