I know I sound like a heartless....The State of California leaves me no choice.

sounds like you are in the Eastlake area of Palm Harbor (east of Lake Tarpon). 

Sounds like you dodged a few bullets and learned a few lessons already, and nothing to be ashamed of there.

These would hopefully allow me to keep the property which is my ideal situation.Additionally, I could wait until April this year since it will be 2 years as primary residence and then sell/1031 into a new property that would hopefully make a better long term rental while avoiding capital gains tax.Which option sounds like the better plan?

Your move from Cincinnati to embark on new investment ventures in North Carolina sounds like an exciting chapter!

Sounds like you have forgotten the source of this experience.

Sounds like it’s time to buy some ABNB puts.

That sounds like someone who had the intent to hold but is changing that intent for good business reasons. 

The topics you hit are very helpful in making you sound local and professional.

Sounds like it will not evolve into a bigger issue, however if it does and you need some assistance, Travis Wymore is a great real estate attorney