I think if you don't charge them anything, and they agree to sign something that explains that they're waiving their right to a working toilet because they don't have to pay rent until it's fixed and it's a temporary situation, you could maybe get away with it.The idea makes me cringe, though.  

And most people that are renting in that area are short term because they are professionals just moving into the area and are temporary until they find a house to buy. 

Having a good understanding of these items will tell you whether you are just having a temporary rough start or if there is something fundamentally wrong with your purchases.

Set up HELOCs as a backup to cover temporary cash flow issues or take advantage of opportunities.

Is it worth investing tens of thousands of dollars into cost segregation for a temporary, refundable extra tax deduction which is basically a loan?

This past month I did a temporary month-long tenant.

Currently renting my basement out to a single mother and her child since last March, original rent was $1575 (all utilities) and I saw her situation at the time and dropped it to $1500 for a 12 month lease with all utilities included, she purchased a electric charging vehicle less than two months after moving in so obviously taking full advantage of all utilities included.Two months ago, she had a boyfriend stay with her and told me that it was temporary while he is looking for a new place.

Is your husbands job temporary?

The year you used it as a rental would normally be considered "non qualified use" however, since you say you moved because of the military, I believe your exempt because any temporary absence not exceeding 2 years due to employment cannot be considered non qualified use. 

I can program a temporary pass code for anyone that needs access to work on it while I am not available to come and let them in.