I have a tenant who lives in my very nice three bedroom unit whose lease provides a pet authorization for “one dog, one cat and one rabbit.”

Quote from @Jordan Wilkerson: Hi Greg, can you connect with me this group as well.DM me and provide an email address

No but you could create an excel macro to do multiple properties at once - also the numbers that someone provides to me I take with a grain of salt anyways. 

I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

A platform that updates their data daily or weekly is covering a staggering cost in order to provide that to the end user.

It depends what basis you are filing under.

Depends on rhetoric vs reality.

After years of self-managing our single-family rentals, we decided to hire a property manager to provide full service management.

@Jacob Hrip For a first-time investor, financing options like a HELOC or private funding depend on your strategy and risk tolerance.

Please advise.ThanksMelAllstate: They offer a range of property insurance options.Farmers Insurance: Known for providing various insurance policies, including for rental properties.Liberty Mutual: Has a presence in California and may be able to meet your needs.Nationwide: Offers property insurance and may have suitable policies.Good luck in finding the right coverage!