It should be relatively straightforward to begin discussing the goal-setting and planning process necessary to begin transitioning from current state to future state. 

Didn't she have a plan when she bought it?

I have drafted plans for covered patios and decks in Coronado, City and County of SD.

My plan is to maintain the status quo and benefit from annual rent increases and equity gain as the tenants' rent covers the mortgage.

Our company uses the growth plan.

With thoughtful planning, you’ll be well on your way to building wealth and achieving your goals.Good luck! 

but careful planning and documentation are essential""...making sure that your wife understands what she needs to do to document her hours and activities."

Make sure your financial advisor understands real estate taxation, financial planning and tax planning. 

But the rental too does have to meet the "active conduct of a trade or business" threshold, which does mean you wouldn't qualify to use section 179 if you have a rental that is managed entirely by someone else and you aren't at least overseeing it and making decisions about the management of it.I mostly disagree with the reply suggesting that you need to have an LLC to take the section 179 deduction. 

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.