Tax benefits of househacking and airbnb a duplex

[Patrick Lim]

Hi guys! So me and my wife just purchased a duplex where we plan to househack one side, and airbnb the other side. Since we used FHA, i wasnt able to purchase the house under my LLC. My wife will be the property manager and cleaner of the airbnb. Am i able to hire her and pay her a salary under my LLC so i can write it off? Will it still be valid even though the house isnt under my LLC?

Thank you in advance!