It also was an easy place to rent out - fairly new, near military bases, lots of natural light and neutral colors.

Your intent is no longer an issue and you'll probably get more favorable lending as well.IF you absolutely have to make this switch pre-1031 it might be possible to structure a 1031 that works depending on the nature of your LLC.

Agree with comments that liability should be limited by virtue of the nature of a syndicated investment but adding an LLC could add another layer of protection.  2.

You can always upgrade units as they turn over when you would have natural vacancy anyways. 

I assume i will be able to qualify for 300K profit, with 75K in transaction cost (6% RE commission + 2% tax + 2% on Misc spruce up/staging/mortgage etc)Cash flow is positive because of low mortgage, 15 year interest at 2.625, But rental yield is very low 4% based on current market price that is the nature of the yield in this area i can find 5 or 6% yield maximum if I find wholesale or auction property in my area. 

I live in Greenville SC which is an amazing place to live so naturally I would recommend Greenville.

Naturally, I backed out.

We will be upgrading the heating to separately metered natural gas furnaces.

I am an agent in the Norfolk/ Virginia Beach area and naturally work with Navy clients and the Va loan on regular bases.   

I don't have enough context with your question, however - my suspician is that you have started up marketing, and perhaps have a more natural intuition and strength in converting a lead than some - but you either haven't put the time/thought into your systems and processes of 'what to do next' that now you're staring that down!