I’m a CPA (originally an auditor, now in consulting), so I understand the importance of keeping accurate accounting records.

The Auditor required the same detailed accounting by property, going back from 2019 to 2012.

Does not fly.And if you claim that you only spend 20 hours a week for your W2 job, an IRS auditor will request a confirmation from your employer.

You cannot plan for IRS auditors.

Auditor pages to get owner info, then fastpeoplesearch to get numbers 

What also stands out is the property is 3 bedrooms but only has 750 square feet, but I double checked the auditor's website and it says the same...so I guess they are probably very small bedrooms.  

The purpose of the energy assessment is to identify opportunities for improving the energy efficiency of the home and their cost-effectiveness.The assessment must be conducted by a qualified energy rater, assessor, or auditor using whole-home assessment standards, protocols and procedures.

The realtors always hike this since they and buyers think with a higher purchase price the Auditor will hike the assessed value and thus the taxes. 

The SEC audit or a lawsuit will cost you a lot more money in the end. 

if they don't agree, go visit the  auditor, and have your baseline argumentation coming as well. they're very professional overall.sometimes , the best way to understand things is also to understand the exact tax language, word by word.