*The taxpayer or RPE attaches a statement to the return filed for the tax year(s) the safe harbor is relied upon.If I don't meet all the 4 bullet points for Safe Harbor am I still able to take the Qualified Business Income Deduction for a profitable Rental Property?

There isn't a magic bullet, and I didn't reveal any new shocking ideas here. 

These can range from credits for installing energy-efficient systems to rehabilitating historic properties.

The buyer typically takes more time, money, and energy than a seller.If buyers had to pay our commissions, I would charge a retainer up front to cover my minimum costs.

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@Patrick Fanning - I think the advise you have gotten so far is pretty good (I'd recommend getting an energy audit from energizeCT). 

If they're not ok with that you've dodged a bullet.

However, when I design my own house in the future, I plan to accomplish this in addition to other green energy features.