For whatever reason, the call was disconnected THREE times. 

Appraisals and value are often very disconnected. 

I choose not to go with the remote wifi worried technical issues would be troublesome if there was a disconnect, but I'm always having technical difficulties!  

If you weren't changing the washing machine, I would say don't bother, but if you're already buying the washer, you're going to disconnect the hose anyway to install the new one, so just go ahead and replace them.

I disconnect the pipes to exterior hose bibs at any property I pay the water bill on.  

See which Attorneys, if any work on those cases and consult several.PS What was the original disconnect of these roommates?

The housing market tanked in the early 90's for the simple reason that prices had become disconnected from fundamentals and a correction was due.

Disconnect properties from each other to the extent that makes sense to you -there is not one answer fits all.  

I really think you should discuss it with an accountant first, to gain some basic understanding and then come here to clarify more specific issues, if needed.Otherwise the risk is to get more confused with disconnected tidbits of advice, without having the framework to place them in.

The disconnect between rent and market value is one such indicator.