I am supposed to (you can tell by the wording that I am not the best at following all rules) refer all such inquiries to HR which will simply confirm the employment. 

Part 3: The $150k rule you're referencing is the small taxpayer allowance to deduct passive loses. 

Malfunctioning meter.You can rule out #3 by asking your PM if there have been any showings of the property around the dates of the high water usage.

If the condition is just too bad for this, and rules & regulations prevent this, consider #2.2) Seller Finance with a reasonable down payment and carry the note for the difference. 

However, in addition to the new tax, the new rules are very restrictive on those that were following the model of renting out multiple bedrooms in their homes as the number of rentals on a property is now capped based on zoning. 

You should read about the 70% rule and see if it applies to your situation. 

This is due to a special rule under Revenue Procedure 2002-69 that states that a LLC owned by a husband and wife in a community property state is also considered to be a disregarded entity and for tax purposes, the property is treated as if it is owned directly by you and your spouse.

The protections under SCRA apply to active duty members of the regular forces, members of the National Guard when serving in an active duty status under federal orders, members of the reserve forces called to active duty and members of the Coast Guard serving on active duty in support of the armed forces.

As with any For Sale By Owner (FSBO), some are good deals (meaning they easily exceed the 1% rule) and bear out a good ROI after more rigorous analysis.  

“While we support new entrants to the sharing economy and the competition it brings, we must be aware and very cautious of the negative impacts and repercussions,” said David Drennon of the Phoenix-based Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, which lobbies on behalf of trade groups including the Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association.Drennon said his organization has no quarrel with a homeowner who occasionally rents out a guest house or spare room for extra cash.