If it is a normal 70/30 leveraged property, you may end up subject to tax on 70% of your returns anyways - so cost benefit, is that 30% tax free portion worth the high tax rates paid and additional filing fees to get tax free treatment on the 30%?

Assuming this is proper in your situation, with treatment of a tax partnership, reporting would be as such with a Form 1065 filed, claiming all rental income and expenses, and then issuance of a K-1. 

Unlike drugs, the first hit is not free.

$15 - just having them come and go, change lights on and off, make it appear occupied encourages party kids, drug users, and bad guys to go somewhere else.

-Has no crawlspace (common for older properties) so we couldn't see the foundation-Drywood termite/wood decaying fungi damage seen on all the windows/doors/parts of the beam on the exterior, parts of roof decking and rafters in the attic-Old leaks/moisture damage seen in the ceilings and attic-Parts of the roof has patch work-Roof doesn't have any permits on record (don't know how old it is)Seller's offer to me:-Fumigation treatment for drywood termites (tenting the house)-Replace and repair all damage wood throughout the house-Replace the entire roof with a new permit-Replace one window in every room (not all)-Pay for a structural engineer to inspect the foundation-Offer to get quotes for repairs and have a 15-20K budget to make all repairs, house is 500K.

This can allow for favorable tax treatment and potential tax deductions related to the properties.Management and Decision-Making: Establishing an LLC can formalize the management and decision-making structure for the properties.

So it qualifies for 1031 treatment. 

If in an LLC - it doesn't really matter who gets the loan then since the borrower on the DSCR Loan will be the LLC entity - not either you or your wife as an individual.DSCR Lenders can vary by treatment of who is required to guaranty the loan (generally around 25% ownership, >51% total) and which credit score is used for qualifying

Something screwy in there and your new partner could be their crazy ex or drug-addicted kid down the road.  

I got the place treated then and have had annual treatments every year.