Property not "in service" in '16. Can I expense taxes & interest?

[Rick Jones]

I know that this can be done but not sure how how to do it. I want to write off property taxes and mortgage interest paid for property purchased in 11/16. Its still undergoing a rehab so its not "rent ready" yet. I know that the rehab expenses are added to the basis once it becomes rent ready but what about property taxes, mortgage interest, and utilities paid in 2016? Thanks!