Keep in mind the rental market has been changing seasonally these last few years so what is on the market this week seems to be setting the market price especially this time of year going into rental season.  

Take advantage of the seasonal tourist market premium.  

Put the funds in your wife's account and season it so its her funds.

It's an excellent place for both new and seasoned investors to gather, network, and delve deeper into specific investing topics or strategies.If you plan to use private or hard money, the barrier of entry is a bit tougher for new investors.

Best of luck this tax season! 

My recent high maintenance guest was an older couple from out of state.

I would say research is a lot easier when you are looking to confirm an answer rather than find one.How I determined that the info provided by a “random” is true:The gentleman that answered my question seems to be a CPA with his own firm and 25 years of experience (unless this is an elaborate hoax with no apparent end game). 

I really like southeast area around southcross rd, older neighborhoods and close to downtown.

LOL -  I actually like tax season now. :)  This year was a $45k return! 

You can either refinance with a commercial loan at worse terms or you can move it back into your name and wait 6 months for the deed to season.