Keep records of all communication, and be prepared to take further steps if necessary.

I have a special needs son so have worked through issues like this; he can't show any income either. 

Here are a few options: max out 401k contributions for you and your spouse, max out HSA contributions, make charitable donations, harvest tax losses, etc.I recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

My approach doesn't require any special expertise in trades to make the estimates only that you are honest with yourself about your estimates.

Have more reserves that you think you need and also be prepared to hold a property for longer than you may think as well.

I've found that cost segregation companies don't always do a great job and will miss  things even though it is something they specialize in. 

At various times during the past 25 years he “specialized” in oil and gas drilling, franchise sales, surgical center investments, office centers, start up incubators, vitamins, mobile washing equipment, cemetery syndications, residential mortgage brokerage, commercial mortgage brokerage, insurance as an investment, long term care insurance, and property development in Mexico.  

I recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Some agents even specialize in foreclosure properties.In some cases, banks may prefer to facilitate short sales if they believe it will result in a higher selling price than foreclosure.

They specialize in rentals which is nice.