We have about $100k wrapped up in the stock market and we could potentially get 60-70% of that from my understanding.

Not to mention you understand your local market.

You're already ahead of so many people and clearly understand business very well.

I expect to pay about ~$35k in taxes this year.I also understand it will only be 60% and not 100% bonus depreciation for this year.

I understand there might be many opinions on this and many reasons why each person can argue their case depending on what each person's goals are, so I'm definitely open to hearing anyone's thoughts on what they might do.

(I understand that lending parameters change when using a business).

To keep it simple I will bullet point my top things that Realtors and Investors need to know from the other side.Realtors (Investors need to Understand).

Living in WA isn't exactly the best at finding local deals that cash flow and I understand that today's market is not what it was ten years ago.

Only after I got off the phone and did some googling, did I find out that Lorrie Morgan's biggest hit was "What Part of No Don't You Understand."  

If you're concerned about liability, you could consult with a legal professional or your insurance provider to understand your rights and responsibilities as a landlord.