What is the status of that well?  

It likely will not go well because you are way too late on this.If you were a tenant paying rent would you want to just get a letter from the new owner telling you to get out with no prior conversation or warning?

Option 1:Pros:Simplicity: You avoid the potential complications of alerting the lender.Maintains Low-Interest Rate: Since your loan is at 3%, you continue benefiting from this favorable rate.Avoids Immediate Full Payment: You won’t be forced to come up with $45k immediately.Cons:Risk of Detection: If the lender identifies the payments coming from an LLC, they might call the loan due.Potential Consequences: If the lender enforces the due on sale clause, you might be forced to pay the remaining loan balance quickly.Option 2:Pros:Transparency: Being upfront might build trust with the lender.Possible Flexibility: Given your solid payment history, the lender might agree to the arrangement.Legal Compliance: You avoid any potential issues with violating the terms of your mortgage agreement.Cons:Risk of Loan Acceleration: The lender could still decide to call the loan due, forcing you to pay the remaining balance.Potential for Higher Payments: If forced to refinance, you might end up with a higher interest rate.Given the pros and cons of each option, but a cautious approach might be best:Consult a Real Estate Attorney: This can give you a clear understanding of your legal standing and potential risks.Evaluate the Importance of the 3% Rate: Weigh the benefits of keeping your low-interest rate against the risks of potentially having to pay off the loan early.Consider a Gradual Transition: This method allows you to continue benefiting from the low-interest rate while reducing the risk of triggering the due on sale clause.

The answer is obvious, thus it’s obvious to maximize tax deferral as long as you’re investing the money (and enjoying some of it as well).

I’d also love to connect with a knowledgeable real estate CPA as well as a lawyer in the Orlando/New Smyrna area if anyone has recommendations!

I'd recommend periodically visually inspecting the water drainage flow every so often and advising future tennants that the a/c drains there, therefore please make sure that that sink drains very well at all times and notify you asap if it does not.  

Been doing my due diligence to find some homes in the Raleigh area that are pre-foreclosured on as well as foreclosed.

I saw on Seth's website he actually did a review of Mark's program and ultimately recommended it (while mentioning things he didn't like as well). 

If you continue to own and manage this or other properties, you will find that tenant selection is one of the most important skills you must do well in order to succeed. 

That someone you hire is your biggest risk and it is essential you find someone reliable.Research as many people in your local market that do the work you need and talk to them on the phone.