I have an abandonment provision in the lease agreement that states Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenant from the Premises for at least 10 consecutive days without notice to the landlord. 

Not saying settle for D class neighborhoods, but perhaps it means re-defining your criteria a bit.For me personally, I really like downtown SJ.

There is a comp on the block at $4,500 per BP rent estimator but it is larger with 4 bed and 3.5 bath.

With title insurance.The Low Baller – I will define this person by an example from my property brokering days 40 years ago.

stocks sold that were held for more then 12 months is a common one Looks like according to this link, stocks capital gain can't offset passive losses.Here is how the IRS defines Passive activities (IRS Publication 925):This means that you cannot use passive losses to offset capital gains, portfolio yields, ordinary income or any other form of taxable gains.

How is "profit" defined?

what are the ramifications behind this component of being an agent and investor?

Short-term rentals of residences, as defined in Article 1, Section 5, may beConditional Uses in the A-1, A-R, RR-1, R-1, and R-2 Zoning Districts, provided that thefollowing requirements and limitations are adhered to:1.

Otherwise, you must assume they are renting on a month-to-month basis and subject to those terms and conditions as defined by state and local law.

I find it hard to believe that it has not experienced a loss, but I guess it depends on how one defines loss.