As already implied I would look very hard at the tax code I am sure they address this situation. 

I see you're looking to rent, but you said "also" which implies you may own a rental unit as well.

We have units at the limit.Income 2.5X (in some instance we have it at 3x) rent: termination from employer or reduction in salary likely implies a potential issue making rent down the road. 

I manage all of the properties (with the exception of one in another city) and maintain a VERY full time job as a trainer/consultant.  

RCW 9A.52.090    (Revised Code of Washington)Criminal trespass—Defenses.In any prosecution under RCW 9A.52.070 and 9A.52.080, it is a defense that:(1) A building involved in an offense under RCW 9A.52.070 was abandoned; or(2) The premises were at the time open to members of the public An owner may, through words or actions, express or imply that he/she no longer has interest in the property. 

Looking for best expert on notes. Who has the best trainings?

A holdco, as the name implies, is a corporation which is incorporated for the sole purpose of holding something like an asset.

I am assuming they paid what was due but I understand loan mods don’t have to be recorded so there is a chance they worked something out with the bank and they may have a larger loan amount than implied in original deed of trust.  

Whether that stipulation in the lease is enforceable isn’t related to whom it’s enforced against unless it had some implied or demonstrative unequal application.

It implies you can forego 2017 depreciation and catch up in 2018.