If the trust is disregarded and you and your wife file a joint tax return the property is reported on your personal joint return. 

I personally use Vanguard, but I know others like Schwab and Fidelity also have solid options.

I personally think it really depends on how much value will it add to the property and if the town will allow it. 

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I personally would doubt I could find 30% down on that.

Or can you still run everything through your personal return (just want to make sure that I can deduct things such as HOA fees which I can do if it is a rental).2) If I do decide to run everything thru my personal tax return (save on LLC fees), should I at the least set up a separate bank account to track costs separately?

And now that it’s posted, all I’ve gotten is 1 hit and that person was a no show. 

Hi @Karen Silerio We look at 2 persons per bedroom as our rule of thumb

Someone local who has familiarity with this would be your best person to give you the information you requested.

Personally, I liked Debexpert more, but everyone has their own opinion and Paperstac is good to buy an asset if you know what you want and if you need to sell a note quickly.