There also seems no better way to *not* get changes made than to have a bunch of "greedy landlords" (that's what it would look like to the public) complaining about cost.Instead, I think we should focus on the actual challenges in maintaining compliance.

Maybe it's the way that the housing authority in our area works or our local culture but it seems that the vast majority of the applicants that we get who are on public assistance almost always fail to disclose that their spouse or significant other will be living with them and we generally find out that they aren't being truthful during the screening process.Our application process is straight forward; all adults (18 or over) who will be living at the property must fill out an application and be on the lease.

And they likely knew the public wouldn't approve most increases anyway.

I am thinking of turning the closet 90 degrees, or shortening it far enough to put a door to the kitchen, then getting creative to find/create additional storage space (if needed) for the bedroom.Having the public area to the front looks better to me than the reverse layout.

An example would be establishing public list or group functionality.

It is not treated the same as a security deposit.Check out IRS Publication 527 for some examples.And I agree with the others… this is a huge red flag that could cause some major management issues down the road.

I remember as a traditional student in business the Gale publications allowed people to purchase their directory for different purposes (starting or expanding one's business). 

This Act does not apply with respect to,(a) living accommodation intended to be provided to the travelling or vacationing public or occupied for a seasonal or temporary period in a hotel, motel or motor hotel, resort, lodge, tourist camp, cottage or cabin establishment, inn, campground, trailer park, tourist home, bed and breakfast vacation establishment or vacation home;So yeah, make it REALLY clear that this is a vacation home.

I find it curious that a mortgage/note with its $$ value when originated and recorded is public information, but that amount becomes "private" the day after recordation.It's even more appalling, when a bank sells a 2nd mortgage/note at foreclosure, subject to the first, knowing full well there is no way for a buyer to find out what the payoff of the first is.  

Thus, I would recommend you try a small/medium size flip and if needed use a JV partner to split your risk.If you would like to borrow for the flip, there are plenty of private capital sources who publicize in the Marketplace on BP who will offer you 90% LTC and rehab.