Was it possible this perspective tenant had a low Credit score and his credit history showed a pattern of to much debt .Sometimes there is overwhelming data .   

Either there are facts being left out that are causing information asymmetry between what we know and what your CPA knows (and thus the wide chasm of opinion), or he isn't qualified to handle this type of fact pattern for you.Generally, you'll keep your rentals separate from flip activity in their own LLC. 

Probably because it represents your adult life, but trust me, people purchased real estate before you joined the adult world.When you say waiting for the next down turn, there is no historical pattern to support that another major down turn is coming.

Track it all, look for patterns, and start figuring out ways to minimize your expenditures and push more money toward debt payoff.The first personal finance book for many that gets through is Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover."

Do you see the pattern? 

I already had templates and patterns set up, all I had to do was copy them over, set some rules, and boom, done!  

Do this pattern for at least 3 times....

You've got way too many awesome tools still at your disposal to do that.Change your behavior patterns BEFORE you sign up for a massive loan on a property in a period of time where asset prices are very high.

I did get a note back from my contact at Suite, and she mentioned that it was initially thought I owned a commission on one of the properties, but upon closer inspection Principle paid that commission to Suite, and/or it was billed improperly.Essentially I'm still in a holding pattern waiting on Feb rents.To answer your questions:There was renovation that took a few months.

Druggies don't like police so if they notice a pattern of the police coming out when they're on your property, chances are they'll find somewhere else to go.