As far as "new construction slowing during a decline", that was true for past econominic cycles, but this downturn's dynamics seem different...in most markets, we are undersupplied when it comes to housing, and also, there will always be hobbyists, i.e. the guy who owns a few car washes in town, or a few cell phones stores, et al who likes the idea of buying some land to build a house/houses, or some rentals. 

Looking for info on how much can I write off in depreciation, how much of the bills for shared service (gas/water/electric/tv/internet) I can write off, can I write off my home office, how much of my cell phone bill can I write off, etc. 

In Idaho, we drag them out, tie them to a tree and put some steak and cows blood on em.

If you need to verify rental and sold comparables please feel free to reach me via cell or email and we can hop on the MLS together (contact info is listed in my bio). 

I always hear about how there was blood in the streets, massive vacancies and rent cuts in Vegas during the GR.

It was worth all the blood, sweat and tears haha!

Feel free to reach me via cell or email to connect (contact info is listed in my bio). 

Blood and tears.

That said, if you are new, your cell phone might be enough initially.

I haven't publicly advertised my cell phone number in several years.