Each is a vital component, and the three of you need to work through the roles first. 

No major airport. 

Roach infestation, broken windows, cabinet doors, pool  not maintained and needing a major cleanup and scrubbing, pool house carpet a wreck and it was only 3 years old.

In that case it would not be an appropriate replacement property for your 1031.But what I see you describing is really just a NNN lease of the new property with an added component of the rent to own deal. 

@Robert BurnsFew thoughts, yes the majority of the inquiries and interest that you are going to get are from ppl strictly looking for a rental. 

page=1 http://www.tax-rates.org/taxtables/property-tax-by-stateThese are not the major determining factors of choosing my market, but important ones.

I'm having a major issue with them and what they "teach."

It costs more than that to setup an LLC in the vast majority of states + you have to deal with the complications getting a mortgage (often at a higher interest rate). 

If anyone has a way through please show me.A major question is how can I get this to work with a VA loan?

I imagine in the summer and winter most weekends will be booked along with major holidays in between, but do you get any action in the off season?