If you need any recommendations for estate attorneys or CPAs in San Diego, feel free to send me a message.

I recommend you decide, take action, and move on. 

Third, I'll check in my resources to see if I can recommend an agent.

I recommend that you speak with a real estate accountant to see if you will benefit from a cost segregation first. 

And DIY repairs are not recommended for other reasons: it will take you much longer to complete, depriving you of rental income, and you run a high risk of your wife becoming your ex-wife.Same risk exists if you push your wife into becoming a Realtor or some other real estate activity just for the sake of tax benefits.

I have my own properties throughout the area, and have worked with many contractors, PMs, lenders, insurers and attorneys that I can recommend.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Dave NA ,Non LLC and non corporation husband-wife holders of rental properties do not have to file a partnership return; They can file Schedule E.The problems comes if it is held by an LLC(Two-member) in a non-community property state.For the management activities I would still recommend using an S-election or C-corp if applicable.

Any recommendations? 

Do you recommend it?