No more lost texts, scattered conversations or he-said, she-said…resolve any potential disputes quickly and have a history of all messages.

For those with a W-2, perhaps optimizing 401(k), H.S.A. deductions to potentially get tax benefits.

Your goal is to make your weekday bookings look like a great deal, both to the algorithm and potential guests.It’s not just about lowering prices.

Very creative, but solid.This also may offer the potential for you to keep your other home and rent it out as an asset, but that's between you and the investor who buys your aunts home to subsequently rent it back to you. 

Don't want to pay tax on selling the rentals I unfortunately don't think they actually want to utilize the 121 to sell their existing primary and then potentially buy another one-it sounds like the goal is to ultimately continue owing that initial home which I think makes this whole plan 5x more likely to be torn apart under audit because they're trying to end up with the same property they started with.  

They’ll help you spot off-market deals and seller-financing opportunities.Explore Creative Financing – If cash flow is tight, look for seller financing, assumable loans, or properties with strong ADU potential to maximize rental income.Expand Your Search Criteria – Utah might not hit the 1% rule, but duplexes/triplexes with an extra rentable unit (basement, ADU, etc.) could help improve cash flow.You’re on the right track, and you’ve got options.

The risk/reward here sounds pretty far skewed.

I don't see anything wrong with that approach but there isn’t a complete alignment of interest (the individual who wants to take over all construction services will want to focus on the projects with the greatest construction fee earning potential; the brokers will want to pursue more for-sale projects etc.).

For example, someone may want to be able to exit their position relatively quickly (maybe more inclined to SFH Build-to-Sell) and someone else may be happy with a longer investment horizon to prioritize cash flow and long term appreciation (maybe more inclined toward LTR or STR).Sounds like a project with good potential!

If you’re hesitant about listing on the MLS due to the slow market and concerns with a traditional realtor, consider off-market options like investor networks, Facebook groups, or BiggerPockets forums where buyers specifically look for properties with income potential.