When they move out, I can access their account to charge for cleaning and repairs.

The plan is to put the rentals in SCH E of our joint return and file with TurboTax-We live in Florida-Leases under my wife's name, Airbnb app under my name, dedicated bank account for all rentals activity in the name of both-We have umbrella policy for liability protection for the rentals-We leverage some contractors (for example cleaning lady for the Airbnbs or lawn maintenance guy) that we pay >$600 for their services in a year and they are not our employees.

House is cleaned out  and ready for work to be done. 

The IRS should have cleaned up on the billions of tax fraud being committed.

I’m just thinking I need to start at a clean slate.

I like the 'method' where the tenant puts a check on the inside of the electrical panel.

I take a percent off of total top line (including cleaning fees) that is 5-10% less than what a local "hands on" operator would charge.

So I offered to pay for the flight, if they returned a clean and empty house.

 $5,000 to hook up water and electric.  

The need for building permits in the counties is limited to plumbing, HVAC, & electrical.