Gotta love corp legislation. 

The wishy washy ones just can't do that and those who don't know the area or are uncertain will drive by and call back if love it.

My accountant is uncertain.

Market rent is uncertain because of the continuous lose of jobs during this downturn. 

For starters You can read the entire Tax Act and Securities Legislation to find the Laws regarding most of what you need.

Legislators must think we're stupid or something.

You will hit a place as uncomfortable and uncertain as you are now in RE (I guarantee it).

It has also taught me that one source of income, especially commission based, is scary, uncertain and not enough.

It's uncertain when it will happen, but overspending is human nature for the average person.

Sounds like you are uncertain if to ride the Seattle appreciation wave so to speak or cash in and move into CF'ing markets.. perhaps there should be an RE game between the Seahawks and the Rams, Rams may finally win a game.