Why would you want to work with a realtor (I know she is your wife, no offense) who knows none of the agents, does not know the paperwork or the process (they don't teach you this in the class) when your primary residence is on the line.Brokerage options vary, but if you just choose the cheapest one and use your wife, you will pay for it later.

If so cashout refinance. it also depends on your goal and use of the funds happy to help weigh through the options! 

Another option is private money / hard money. 

Even with no/low money down options, I suggest having ample reserves in case you need to come to the table with cash for some reason. 

Until I find my niche, I am keeping my options open. 

Yes, we are looking for some options if you are willing to share, we'd appreciate it!

@Joseph MuleroTo boost your rent plan and make more money in the medium-length rent market, think about these steps: slowly add furniture to the new place while you stay in your current home, pick cheap furniture, use a credit card with good terms, look into loan options like personal loans or home equity credit lines, try out the market by listing the place with few furniture pieces, aim for easy-to-change furniture for flexibility, and talk to pros like real estate agents or home decorators.

The owner handles the rehab themselves.So, we rarely charge any fees as our owners typically choose one of the 3 options and they are all a win/win for both of us. 

Could house hacking in an area you're currently living in be a better option?

I guess the other option is to use a property mgmt company to find a tenant for you, but I just thought it would be interesting if there's a site where the landlord can peruse a list of quality tenants and reach out to them directly!