Start by determining your exit strategy and running the numbers for that strategy. 

Or separate and simply buy an investment property with the 1031. 

Have you determined what type of MFR you are seeking?

Some potential next steps:- Attend some networking meet ups- Determine your strategy (buy&hold, fix&flip, wholesale, etc.)- Pick a market to invest- Find a team (realtor/Lender/Contractor/etc.)- Start analyzing properties- make some offersHope that helps. 

To simply put it, Yes, its a conflict of interest 100%.

They are simply a marketplace. 

I knew it was the wrong thing, but once you're behind, you simply stay behind.

The unit is likely to need replacement but the issue is not being ignored, we simply cannot fix it in the blink of an eye.

Can I simply transfer money from my personal accounts over to the LLC or is there a more formal/official method of doing this?

Can I simply transfer money from my personal accounts over to the LLC or is there a more formal/official method of doing this?