I would see if the government has a demographic of stays.

Only then will the government do something about it. 

Additionally, many loans are tied in with the government and by concealing the transaction from the bank, the insurance company, and the government without full disclosure you might be breaking the law.

I met investors who partner with the federal government through government contracts and investors who partner with local organizations.

IRC Sec 1402 and the related Treasury regs govern income subject to SE taxes.(3) No such thing as "active" income in the context of IRC Sec 1402 and 469.Again, most Airbnb and VRBO belong on Sch E and are not subject to SE taxes. 

(He's also known for some time why I longer give his father new projects: because his father -also handyman, not a contractor - kept quoting thousands of dollars per project despite knowing the CSLB rules that govern handymen and their work in the state.)How would you deal with this if you were in my shoes?

He told me that his family growing up was quite poor - he grew up in government subsidized housing.

I lost my government job that paid poorly about 5 years ago and there was virtually no stress because my finances were so strong. 

If it's run by the local government as most water companies are; you can file a Freedom of Information Act Request.

The government is investing around 8 billion euros into developing the infrastructure there, including casinos, shopping malls, sporting grounds, and residential communities.