Because it is really the tax return that reports the rental activity that is the entity that will do the exchange.So, if you're thinking to use a single member LLC (you and your wife) that will be taxed as a sole proprietor the activity of the property will still be reported on your tax return so whether or not the property is titled in your wife's name or the name of the LLC it will still be you and your wife's tax return that is the taxpayer. 

Schedule C if you a sole proprietor) & you do not have any w-2 employees working for your self-employed business or otherwise.2.

I see the issue now...seems like very common issue for a sole proprietor so there has to be a solution.  

Schedule C if you a sole proprietor) & you do not have any w-2 employees working for your self-employed business or otherwise.2.

I am officially jumping in and purchasing a rental property but deciding to run as a Sole proprietor or LLC.

Schedule C if you a sole proprietor) & you do not have any full-time w-2 employees (i.e. working 1000 hours or more per year) working for your self-employed business or otherwise.2.

My husband and I are buying 3 rental homes in Delaware as sole proprietors.

As a sole proprietor I can represent myself.

It can just be "Joe Smith, Sole Proprietor" or something.

For long term and large scale investments there are no benefits of doing it as sole proprietor (No corporation or entity).