And you couldn't really claim ignorance after the fact (though ignorance of a law isn't a defense, but sometimes a judge will go easier on you), since you asked your accountant about those hours, and she said they can't be counted.I really think you just need to get your name on the titles. 

Some people take things so personal on this website, and get so defensive... and  are so determined to prove they are right, it's like-- loosen up, grab a drink, you really need one.

This is legal, however extracting accurate data for tax preparation will be a pain, and you set yourself up for a real headache if the IRS decides to audit you.The next step is highly recommended, as it solves the two problems I mentioned: data clarity for taxes and IRS audit defense.

I don't see the need to do one right now unless the tenants are not moving and I need to start preparing for a legal defense. 

Does the argument against doing this of "Their dog should have had rabies shots" sound like a reasonable defense for not getting rid of the wild animals?

Put them on the defense.  

Traditionally Monthly Residential Lodging for business travelers has been called - Corporate Housing - estimated at $10 billion in annual rentals in the US (according to the last SKIFT conference). 

Not only shooting the weapon but gun take ways and struggle situations.For example if you only practice shooting at a range then what happens when someone goes for the gun and you have no self defense training or gun combat training?

Your first line of defense is really stringent tenant screening.  

I ask where they've seen the bed bugs so I can come and inspect and they claim that such a question is proof that I knew of the bed bugs...After going around the world with this guy to explain that this is a normal troubleshooting step, identify where they've seen them so I can come and look, he claims he only responded with logic and that I'm wrong....Then he sends me another email telling me I'm being volatile and defensive...Then this beacon of logic asks me at 10:00 PM what time in the morning the exterminator will be by.