That's true- and if it was a short term rental with average rental period of over 7 days I would put it on E. 

For a high level, when you sold your partnership interest, you generally determine the taxable gain or loss, its character (ordinary or capital), and holding period (long-term or short-term) by reference to the partnership interest—not by reference to the underlying partnership assets.Get a professional, please. 

Again, I would see an unjustifiable gap that the company won't negotiate on as a sign that maybe their model isn't very efficient somewhere up the line. 

Private money is expensive, so make sure you have project bids ready and contractors scheduled before closing to move fast and efficiently.

Property in San Francisco area, tenant late for pymt for the first time, extremely demanding & difficult to deal with (that shouldn't warrant an eviction though). 5 day grace period has passed, we are 3 days past due date and he is not being very communicative.

As part of the offer contract, make sure to include a significant due-diligence period to go over all the financials, and a good property inspection from a licensed inspector. 

So my wife is up and down about us living in the duplex, even for a short period.

I am currently thinking of doing a three-year period and sell the house for about 15,000 more than what it appraised for.

i bought a investment property in the state of new york and i plan on flipping it but my mortgage broker told  me that i need to hold on to it for a period of six months before i can sell.

Once you say "I am working with an agent" I am done with you Period.