I've read conflicting information about what triggers you to have to pay self-employment tax on your short-term rentals.There seems to be a consensus that the following does:Airport TransportationProviding cooked mealsOffering ToursCleaning during the guests' stayDecorating the property for a party as a serviceI'm not sure if these would cause me to have to pay self-employment taxes, as I've seen these items on a couple of lists but not most:Providing a coffee stationProviding a welcome basket with food itemsProviding bikes and kayaks for the guests to useDoes anyone know where the line is of what you can and cannot do and provide?

At that point all parties new that I was serious about the deal.

When going after damages you need to prove that you tried to mitigate damages (i.e. relisting it with the intent to rent to another party).  

What did both parties do exactly?

The Lease is an auto renew, but for one year, so it can be non renewed by either party, but a rent schedule is included such that if it is renewed the amount is specified.

The divorce details could make this a trickier process but the party who wants to sell can file for a partition to have the court force a sale.Another option would be for the person who wants to keep the property to get a refinance, take the other borrower off the loan and execute a quit claim deed.

It seems like the tricky part is to determine what amount would you start your offer that would seem to be generous enough for them to consider / take / start of as a negotiation point.

It must seem fair and equitable to all parties involved.

Your situation revolves around the importance of hiring a property manager or third party to take care of issues such as the one you are facing now.

The toughest part is starting off but there are websites like REWW.com that can help you connect with buyers/sellers through either phone calls or direct mail campaigns.