Even my MTR tenants leave me gifts and outstanding reviews.Stop sweating the small stuff and focus on bringing joy to the lives of your customers.

I have noticed the same pattern with my personal airbnb, you get the best/easiest guests with higher prices.Nightly rate: The pricing is $899 a night per unit with no discounts and no changes for holidays, etc.

Not sure if there is an "easiest" option for a first timer! 

Wife may want immediate move but show her the consequences…you will NEVER get better tax relief than that exemption.Cheapest and easiest option.2) buy the other property with an investment or second home loan now….then see above.

I think you’re headed in the right direction as Houston is a great place to begin your investing journey and house hacking in the easiest point of entry.

I was gifted a home from my mother.

Do not accept gifts or items from tenants. 

I understand there are seasonal variations in the real estate and rental markets, but I've always found Spring one of the easiest times to fill vacancies. 

Hi @Joe Capobianco, a quit claim deed would probably be the easiest way.

Did you consider equity or investment from a source outside of the deal who would be willing to “gift “you some funds?