end of year purchases

[Wesley C.]

I've never bought rentals so late in the year, and I would appreciate some brief advice.  I bought two houses in December of this year.  They are intended to be rentals.  One was listed to rent on December 15 but did not have a tenant in 2015.  The other closed on Dec 23 and is just now finishing renovations.  How would I approach both of these houses for 2015 taxes?  Thank you for any help.