Tax deductions for 1st rental property

[Josh Durham]

Hello.

I am working on my first rental property. My plan was to BRRRR it. I purchased it and am nearly done rehabbing it.
But, I keep hearing various things about not being able to deduct repair expenses and mileage for a rental property if it isn't advertised for rental, or if it is your first property. The email answer I received from my CPA was not clear. (I'm sure I will talk to him for clarification, or find a new CPA, but I wanted to reach out to the BP community).

Apparently there is a podcast about this topic...and surely it has been discussed on forums...but I cannot seem to find this via the search function.

I'd appreciate any assistance.

Thanks!