My wife and I own it together, but i may be able to buy her out and keep it as a short-term rental without spending all my personal capital.I’m looking for advice on financing options, buyout strategies, and any creative solutions others have used in similar situations.

We are using it for quicker reference on all state laws regarding foreclosures and evictionsAlso using it to scan notes and other due diligence packages we have.

Quote from @Mark Marino: Greetings,I have done rent to owns for years without much marketing/advertising.

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

Wayne State University near me seems promising because it's been growing in numbers.

It’s not too far from Alabama, and the state has a solid Section 8 infrastructure in place for both single-family homes and duplexes!

We've always hired a tax protest company and have done so in three different states.

In Vermont we have some associations like Vermont Huts that we rented ourselves over the winter - bring all your own everything and clean after yourself (no water or electricity).

But some believe condos are riskier due to potential mismanagement of the community by the HOA.As an out of state buyer seeking a low risk/maintenance LTR, are there any glaring downsides to buying and renting out a condo? 

I'm not doing Rent to Own and selling mobile home with no interest - a portion of rent is applied to purchase price.