Many times they will claim it's wonderful and then try to hide their worst deals by only showing completed deals.

Can I claim the losses as active against W2 income?

And, as pointed out, disability is insurance through the social security system, it's not a giveaway that politicians like to claim to fire up that workingman ethic pitting people against each other for political gains.If I owned an ice cream store I'd certainly sell to anyone having the money, same with RE, if they qualify, they get it. :)

I for instance never claim meals, I figure I'm gonna eat anyhow, and the paltry amount is not worth the hassle.

That’s why I believe they claim that it’s my fault.

People always need housing and speaking of MTR there will always be insurance claims and traveling medical professionals.  

I have had tenants in them and am looking for clarification on what I can claim on my taxes.

moving it to an LLC will not do much for you in the way of asset protection OR taxes (double check that with a cpa, everyone's tax picture is different). most people lean towards the LLC thing for legal protection, but a single-member LLC is a thin veil that's easily pierced. you'd be paying LLC fees & paying another LLC tax return prep fee, for what i'd say is nothing. if you do want to transfer the deed to an LLC anyway, you'd do a 'quit claim deed' with a title company or real estate attorney. if the mortgage lender ever says something you'll just give them proof that it's a single-member LLC and the one member is you (the original borrower). 

Question: Since Airbnb pays me directly, does he get to claim my payout as an expense?

@Farzan SetayeshYou do technically have the ability to take them to small claims court if you wish.