The fact that you took and returned separate checks for security deposit, implies the deposits are separable.

Being in foreclosure DOES NOT IMPLY motivation.

A property for sale is just that, and in no way implies I can make money off it.  

@Savion Devonne MillerWhen I imply "No money down," I mean the person borrowing the money from a lender uses no money.

Trying to figure out how to hide an asset from a debtor could also imply fraud. 

I know this is pretty much impossible to achieve in today’s JC market, but what I’m implying is that I always tried to identify a neighborhood that was not as developed and was less desirable but had the signs of soon to come development (in path of progress, like a big luxury apartment development being approved by the city, a new light rail stop being planned, etc). 

A landlord dealing with multiple evictions, doesn't imply they want to sell.2.

You might have been implying comparing being a passive investor (K-1) versus being a private money lender (1099-INT).

Even if you can't pass a fine along, you can always imply that they can be fined...

@Chris Seveney Or is that what you were implying on note 2?