i.e. paint, flooring, cabinets, tile, etc.  

Manufacturing it retroactively for the current year sounds too much like fraud.GROUP 3: Tax strategies that really are for EOY considerationPlace rental properties in service. 

Airbnb wants hosts to use their service over other platforms and that is why they reward hosts who use Airbnb's own pricing system, smart lock, instant booking, accommodation...

I think another idea is come up with some renderings and a slide deck and go make presentations at the closest senior centers, Rotary and other service clubs, maybe several nearby chambers and see what kind of interest there is. 

I just had 2100 sf of luxury vinyl flooring installed.

I added a "cowboy pool" to one property...now I've got a pool that needs cleaning and most pool companies don't service above ground pools, go figure. 

The wood floors were refinished.

If you prefer to be hands-off with full-service management, then I'd plan on paying around 20% commission as that's pretty common.

I activate them with my email, but tenants have to use their own subscription to the premium streaming services. 

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance.