Will Blocking Dates for Repairs Affect My Short-Term Rental Tax Benefits?

[Ben Lee]

Hi! I listed my Airbnb on July 19th, marking it as ready to rent. However, I blocked the dates until September 20th to complete some necessary repairs. I plan to release the dates earlier if the repair projects are finished sooner. The listing is currently visible as ready to be in service, and I've already received three bookings.My question is, will I still qualify for the short-term rental tax benefits or loopholes if I have blocked off dates until September 19th due to these repairs? Any insights or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated!