In Dallas-Fort Worth, for example, SafeCo recently began writing new policies again.

I imagine that if ALL the LP"s protested with Form 8082, the IRS might have taken note.I need to write some posts about the Tricks and Traps that some syndicators [not you, of course] use to the detriment of the LP's.But the Form 8082 is your best friend.  

You write an offer. 

Knows real estate tax write-offs and how I can best apply them!

The ONLY exception is that a landlord may charge two months' rent if the tenant qualifies for utility assistance, the lease requires the tenant to pay utilities directly to the landlord, and the tenant and landlord agree in writing.

Someone with $10M in the bank in cash just needs to put a lot of money to work and time value and tax write off is more interesting to them than a hungry investor in their 20s that has never found a deal.Honestly, books are great, but they are about as "boiler plate" as you can get as I'm sure you're discovering.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: Get it in writing, change the locks, get the place listed and find new tenants. 

Having people write Spark Investment checks for $25K, $50K, $100K and more.

Hopefully the appreciation and the potential write offs are worth it! 

(For example, when I confirm a booking, I repeat all the disclosed guests and dogs or put in "zero dogs" and request any changes to those details be made in writing in advance so everyone is clear.)