According to our understanding:1) California does not recognize REP status, but we could claim it on our federal taxes, is this correct ?

Also prevented us from making wrong statements on our part which would have reduced the claim.3.  

The one who thinks that they are masters of the universe in EVERY area of life, has 30 different businesses, claims to be fit as a fiddle, with a life in perfect harmony, shows off huge toys, has 30 different businesses, including selling their time by the hour to provide coaching... this person is not running a real estate syndication business.

Is it everything Jerry claims?

I got a very lucrative multi-day booking this fall, and then tried to cancel just a couple of weeks later claiming I want except her service dog which wasn't true.

The claims of 1hr to collect rent, produce receipts, and deposit checks also seems like a reasonable claim if done physically and not electronically.

Do you best to not file insurance claims.

They are definitely responsible for starting the fire, whether utilities were on or not.If tenant has insurance, they should file a claim.

Many also pay into Social Security with no ability to claim benefits, which actually props up the system."

Chances are very high that you are not claiming tax losses that you should be.There are many ways to create relationship problems and one highly successful one is mixing business with pleasure.