I've been concentrating my focus on generating leads and although I've been studying the next steps, I don't feel confident enough to pull the trigger on my own. 

You should discuss that with an attorney as well.Finally, executing a quit claim deed may trigger the due on sale clause on the mortgage, so without researching that I wouldn't advise that plan as a viable strategy.Best of luck going forward.

I'm excited to pull the trigger on my first deal after graduation. 

I would definitely check with your end lender first before pulling the trigger. 

Some loan will authorize the transfer if you own 100% of the LLC, some will trigger the due on sale clause.

It might take you 3 months to find a deal you want to pull the trigger on.

so looked on and off for 6 months before deciding  to pull the trigger on this deal Deal Deep Dive1.  

This is designed to trigger a conversation on the property. 

It requires a reasonably strong buyer to know they can pull the trigger when you are ready but it really relieves the 1031 timing pressure on you.

But he said something that triggered me to think this could work.