We generally advise our clients to go ahead and pay the recapture rates if death is the alternative.The good news about recapture - the deductions are a deferred tax liability to you, and an interest free loan from the government.

With government backed rentals, we are assured not to have our payments disrupted by shutdowns, offsetting any loses during that time.

Wow, this seems like government over stepping.......good luck Shane!

I'd rather be slow but accurate rather than fast and inaccurate.”This is in violation of Ohio Statutory Law governing the management of residential real estate properties.

This aligns with the other responses in the thread, as passive activity losses (PAL) rules govern how these losses are applied across your rental portfolio.

Her tenant payment comes from a government entity and is $2100 per month. the house was also recently renovated so all the mechanicals are in good shape. 

I've worked with government employees, families who have been displaced by fires, and other clients / employees who are my tenant but aren't financially responsible for the lease.

I think you are over worried about the government coming after you.

However I have experienced a lot of fraud, so govern accordingly.

If you want an in-depth view I would:- Research government statistics (population growth, median prices, appreciation, etc)- Qualitative research- Go to meetups, talk to investors (you won't find it hard to find someone investing out of state in OH)- Use softwares like rentometer, Vestmap, etc that's what I always say.