After finally getting ahold of the previous owners, they say because of numerous other calls to buy the home that they contacted an attorney and they were told not to discuss anything about the home because they have no ownership interest in the property.

Secondly, it's unfortunate that you asked numerous questions, then made a statement about Homevestors being a pyramid, when it is absolutely not.

I've said numerous times that if I had a choice, i would choose not to depreciate my property.  

I can accept the word NO as long as there is reasoning behind it, Im just having a hard time accepting numerous people saying "you cant do that" then not taking it a step further and explaining their reasoning.

You are only thinking about taxes, but taxes are the least important of the 3 areas that you need to consider:Dividing responsibilities, costs and benefits under numerous possible what-if scenarios.

Hey Marquis,There are numerous companies to choose from. 

Probate loved his content he was/is very sharp there was also the gal from central CA very sharp and numerous other folks that have come and gone..

I have a family friend who is an appraiser who trained another friend of mine, but the trainer is retiring soon and not taking on any more trainees.

Tenant has expressed numerous times that she doesn't agree with the pet fee but has been paying it and rent on time.  

The two variables are purchase price (denominator), and total monthly rental income (numerator).