LOL....no they are property owners who can't rent because if they could they would be landlords. And yeah none sat vacant...didn't happen. And rents weren't lowered below costs....nope. It's a sure thing. Like stock dividends.

Absolutely legal deduction and should be done away with. You aren't self made if you are expecting deductions from your fellow man. Welfare is welfare. No reason "we the people" should be aiding your business in any way.