It is a misdemeanor federal offense to knowingly claim more exemptions then you are entitled to on your W-4.

Perhaps the friendliness is not warranted and I just tell them what I need to do, but I don't want to hear more of that offensive talk towards me when I'm there.

No offense but we rented with that kind of income because we weren't sure where to buy a house yet.

He's going to wear out the inspectors, and they'll get sick of it.So, I'd go on the offense first and foremost.  

He is doing quite well. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-podcast-333I find it interesting to see people take offense when mentioning was is painfully obvious to any objective observer.There are different types of poor:1.

If they have prior felony or misdemenor convictions in a list of areas (sex offenses, drug-related charges, dishonesty / fraud, violence, child or elder abuse) they are not qualified.  

You might not, but you can't count on it.In the United States, a first offense fine is $16,000 per discriminatory event.  

I notified a potential tenant via text that their application was denied after the $35 tenant screening service revealed an active, open bankruptcy (<6 months) (as well as two prior dismissed bankruptcy filings), a recent eviction filing and judgment (<6 months), two collection actions, and a prior but old criminal conviction (non-violent offense).

Signs sound offensive to “guests”.

No offense.