2) Are we dealing with quit claim deeds at all? 

I just had my primary residence re-shingled after a hail claim. 

Primarily when downsizing they question your occupancy intent (Claiming primary residence on a fixer upper for favorable LTV terms, with intent to convert to an investment in the short term) but everything can be worked out with proper documentation.

Investing is a supplement and a hedge, but you earn more for all of your investments, but upgrading your salary or wages year over year.Investing for the wrong reasons (or perhaps, investing with unrealistic goals) is a very common problem in RE.

I have a property that I used as a rental property for about 18 years where I claimed depreciation year after year.

Claiming pressure, ignorance, pretty much anything does not go far with me.  

I am traveling out of the country at the moment and we are communicating via email.She claims to have done this many times before but seems to have no clue what I am asking for.

Then, as you are processing out, claim all of those injuries.

We still use an LLC for our managment company and we keep a large personal umbrella policy to protect against any liablility claims.

There have been numerous books written by people claiming to have the “magic” formula to sniff out future values.