I am married with no kids and both my wife and I file jointly and claim "0" for our W4 as she works as a teacher.

I am married with no kids and both my wife and I file jointly and claim "0" for our W4 as she works as a teacher. 

She have a great book and class on everything u need to know about Alabama tax sale 

Community property laws generally make all property acquired during marriage and all money earned during marriage joint property/money.

Call and say "I'm calling about a house in 'city' I drive by it and it appeared to be vacant I'm wondering if u might be considering selling the house" then listenIf they ask what your offer is, switch the conversation to the condition and try to get as much info as u can get them to tell u about the house.

I would have them both apply separately, and if they are approved, sign a jointly and severally liable 12 month lease with them.

ask your lawyer if u dont have one or they don't know find a better one.  

Research life estates and joint tenancies. 

However, I am a member of several different companies organized as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) where members invest in a project (Single Purpose Entity) or projects (like a real estate LTH company) jointly, similar to (but different than) what you may see in a syndication or investment club investment.

He sells the home and temporarily parks the money in his joint checking account.