Probably this. california department of Real estate has already nailed two agents for raising rents above price gouging thresholds.. 10k fine plus who knows what kind of license discipline.

If you are not Materially Participating, the loss will be reported on Form 8582 and like be classified as "Unallowed".The ordinary loss from Schedule E cannot offset the Schedule D capital gains. 

He owes them some money for work that they did and they filed a mechanic's lien on his property 3 weeks after he received the bill which was also one business day before he was scheduled to sell/close on the property.

@Julie Muse I had a initial/ introductory call scheduled and rcvd multiple text message reminders up to 15mins before the call.  3pm came, no call or text.

The risk of "piercing the veil" applies more to LLCs when personal and business finances are not properly separated, not necessarily to individual landlords renting a portion of their home.A more practical approach is ensuring you have a solid lease agreement, sufficient liability insurance (including an umbrella policy), and properly reporting rental income and deductions on your tax return (Schedule E).

I'm completely new to this, just signed up, and I've scheduled a call with one of them that posts a lot on social media...maybe the same one.

Another inspection is scheduled on Monday. 

Then, call em, schedule a time to talk.

I invest $10k into whatever vehicle Tardus coaches me on. 3 year amortized schedule on let's say Prosper for example at 8%.

The water tank cleaning and descaling will need to be scheduled somewhat regularly but probably not between every set of guests.