This is something a qualified contractor can easily resolve.

As you learn more, you realize how much you don’t know.

To qualify, taxpayers must meet specific criteria demonstrating that they are real estate professionals who materially participate in their rental activities.How to Navigate the Rules:Step 1: Identify your real property trades or businessesHere is a list of activities that are considered to be a real property trade or business:RedevelopmentLeasingConversionConstructionReal property developmentReconstructionOperationRentalBrokerageManagementAcquisitionIf you participate in multiple of these activities, you may be able to combine them making it easier to meet the material participation hour requirements.Step 2: Demonstrate material participation in real property trades or businessesThere are seven tests to determine if you demonstrate material participation.

You *can* use an option to purchase. 

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You are brave.

Your boss seems to be extreme with this and won't change - unless you force it.Why don't you make a list of everything you do each for a week?

The best HELOC usually comes from the bank where you have the most money or the one you have the best relationship with.

Can anyone please recommend a great property management team in Palm Coast,Florida area?

I'm not handy at all, but I am good at design and can do small things like landscaping.