So in reality the IRS already recognizes you and your wife as the tax payer and exchanger (becuase of the joint tax return reporting the activity of the property).Here are your options to purchase1.

A host must be active with pricing on a weekly basis! 

You may need to play around with that number, but my budgets always hit NOI within a few percentage points using the 5-10% maintenance allowance (provided someone is actively managing maintenance) Reach out if you have any questions - I'm happy to give my input! 

Thats the best indicator of MBS pricing and activity as far as directional movement is concerned.

We do not have any minimums - although we do have seasonality here in Tampa, our units are active and get activity year round so it is not really necessary. 

Quotes vary based on credit scores, points and other factors.The lower rates haven't quite had a foothold in the market yet, meaning active buyers don't have much competition...yet. 

Eventually, I’d like to get into long-term rentals (out of state) and short-term rentals (both in and out of state).Besides real estate, I’m really into outdoor activities like surfing, mountain biking, kitesurfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and rock climbing.

If the logic of managing an STR is active income, the amount of effort to be a developer is far far more than managing an AirBnB.

I was also active duty and invested in Germany.

I'm also pretty active on IG (@Househackandhustle) where I document my journey and try to create helpful freebies.