(Note, I'm not a tax professional or attorney, but have done a lot of research into this area as it is relevant to my personal situation with family members.

My name is Vishal Bendre, and I'm excited to be part of this amazing network of real estate professionals, investors, and enthusiasts!

Readers are advised to seek professional advice If you have more than one property rehab going on at the same time, how does irs/lender/investor know which expense goes with what property?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The pipes have to be dewinterized so I would have a plumbing professional there prior and when the water gets turned back on just in case.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

With these updates and professional staging, the home was transformed into a must-see listing, drawing significant interest and achieving a high resale value.

FB is not my fav, they are neither professional nor private. 

However, if you or your spouse can meet the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) requirements by working over your w2 hours in real estate and materially participating, the rental losses could offset your active income.

Readers should seek professional advice.