Next, I pulled up Facebook and looked up everyone who was still standing. 

@Joy Hodge, I've actually found my best tenants on Facebook.

Paper background check applications Before the open house - post your listing on Zillow, craigslist, Facebook marketplace and copy and paste a stock reply like “Thank you for your interest in 123 Main St, Phoenix AZ. $1400/mo. 4 BR 2 BA. $1400 Sec Dep. $35 Per Adult App Fee.

Easiest thing to do would be to check the status of the refund here:  IRS - Check My Refund Status

Sometimes I've had luck going to the company's Facebook account to get action.

My wife recently made the comment that if I were to kick the bucket, she doesn't have a good understanding of our rental property status.  

Most people are more willing to go with the status quo with a huge purchase rather than taking what they preceive to be a risk.

If, however, interest rates change or they feel they can make more money by foreclosing, then you may see the loan thrown into a default status.

I called out to all my friends on Facebook for recommendations.  

@Mel Selvidge If you feel you meet the more than 50% participation and at least 750 hours test for real estate professional status, but you are not spending at least 750 hours on each rental property, then grouping all your rentals into one real estate activity may let you get past the 750 hour hurdle.The election to group your rentals into one activity is done by filing a statement with your income tax return.