Best way to find end buyers is to ensure it's well marketed - Professional photos, professional clean prior to listing, aggressive list pricing.

Our reputation is too important and the professional offices certainly show that!

LOL Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

To transition to multi-family properties, research landlord-friendly states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Indiana with favorable eviction laws, lower taxes, and higher rental demand.

It seems like every city, county, and state has its own rules, permits, and tax requirements for short-term rentals, and I’m finding it overwhelming to navigate all the different layers of compliance.For example, some places require business licenses, transient occupancy tax permits, or even special zoning approvals.

- The percentage difference is the percentage the taxes will go up after you buy it.What do you mean by the property has HVAC AND boilers? 

I would also share pros and cons of paying taxes on the windfall versus owner carry.

Most places in Ohio can be profitable rentals... if you can stomach those property taxes!

>>For purposes of taxes, consult with a CPA to confirm this would work for your situation, but you could have the LLC be treated as a "disregarded entity" and thus, even if you and your wife are members, any profits/losses would "disregard" the LLC and go directly on your personal returns. 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.