We are considering joining a couple mentor groups to build relationships with more investors.

You’re still going to be personally sued when something goes wrong. 

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will be suing the LLC and not you personally.

@Niklas Zhu If you tear down your STR in 2025 and convert it to personal use, depreciation recapture does not occur at the time of conversion.

What decision is your significant other leaning towards, what stress is in your relationships?

Build and nurture those relationships. 

My goal on this platform is to expand my network and develop relationships with brokers, owners/operators, investors, and others who are looking to learn more about multifamily real estate!

Renting your primary home to yourself is not permitted by the IRS, as it does not create a legitimate landlord-tenant relationship.

We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

You are going to send your wife to personally unclog that toilet.