Therefore, you can deduct items that are directly related(repairs) to the rental units plus items paid indirectly for the rental units(think real estate taxes, interest, insurance).in addition - it looks like you are looking to use parts of the personal residence as a home office.Just note that, it would be hard to prove that you use 100% of the personal residence as a home office. 

They’re pretty standard in terms of deductibles and coverages — so I’m not sure what I should be looking out for in order to choose.

Also just adding HELOC debt for personal use is no longer deductible. 

Lastly, there are often hidden "special assessments" that the board can levy which will gnaw away at your cash flow.

.), ]  age building (year of the most recent updates to roof, electric, plumbing, heat can help on old buildings),   limit for the value of the building,   whether it is Replacement Cost or Actual Cash Value (RC vs ACV), size of the deductible,   claims history of the property,  etc.You should get an individual quote for the most accurate rate.

You can deduct tenant-caused damages from the security deposit, but you can't deduct wear and tear or stuff that just breaks.  

I have had a Self Directed IRA for about 5 years that has just been rotting...zero interest and a 3 digit account maintenance fee deduction every year by the holder.

Charity and business only go together as a tax deduction. 

Would I be able to deduct the cost of those upgrades from my rental income if I make those purchase in 2018 and while the property is still my primary residence?

@Crickett RickenbacherLandlords can't deduct their own labor.