However, this is not applicable to standard M1-2 zones.Zoning Map Amendments: If the property is not in an MX district, pursuing a zoning map amendment to rezone the area to a district that permits residential use is an option.

You are required to file a complete and accurate return, which means reporting the income that you earned along with atleast the direct expenses that you incurred on your rental.There are two comflicting forces - Your tax accountant wants to be aggressive with deductions because it will entitle you to paying less taxes(now or in the future).Your lender wants to see as much income as that will increase your Debt to Income Ratio(DTI).The good thing is that you can speak with your lender about 'one time expenses', that were only incurred in that year and are not reoccuring. 

There have been increasing issues with unincorporated JeffCo...

I do not think they are sketchy is just that they do not go by all of the state regulations and they might charge you a cancellation fee or increase rates more often.

You'll potentially increase your stress, fail to replace your lost income, and possibly lose part or all of your investment property equity.Focus on replacing your job and stabilizing your finances.

Here is an article that discusses it somewhat. https://www.parealtors.org/blog/appraisal-changes-coming-for...So, some finished spaces are not not counted as part of the GLA based on a standard, which is fine.

If you can't find it call the housing authority and ask them what the payment standards are for the bedroom count you are looking for.

Standard procedure should be as follows (and clearly outlined in the Lease):Rent is due the first of the month. 

@Brian Quo50k increase per year on say a 1million dollar house is 5%.

This explains why your taxable income was zeroed out on Form 1040, even if the standard deduction wasn’t utilized.