Wondering if I can take a Lodging Per Diem deduction for those nights when I travel to my vacation rental for business purposes.

@David Flores - sending during the holiday season may cause a few days of delay in the delivery, and the responses may come in later than usual (because people may be traveling and not picking up their mail), but after all is said and done, I can't see it having a huge negative impact.The more important thing is to make sure you're working with the right list (i.e. - data that is current, accurate and targeted appropriately) and sorting it correctly.

I believe they will travel to your location.

Smoking outside is problematic since second hand smoke travels and can adversely affect others.

Or maybe furnish it and put it on Airbnb or chbo for 30day minimum leases and try and get traveling business people.

We have a variety of jobs we work that are either remote or require us to travel to them so we are open to any market that is within two hour drive of a major airport (so 75% of the country), but where!?!

Good question, I have challenges getting to the weekday meetings, as I am normally traveling Mon-Thursday. 

In 2017, the costs to improve inventory will be added to the cost of the property and expensed as COGS when sold.Only items that will be expenses in 2017 will be things that don't improve the inventory (like a home office deduction, travel expenses, etc.).Keep in mind that there may be other facts I'm missing so be sure to talk with your accountant/advisor who has a full picture of your situation. 

It's between West 14th Street and West Arlington Blvd.I also will be travelling down to the area if I plan to actually make a purchase to see it for myself, but kinda wanted to get a very rough estimate prior to making the 4 hour drive.

This would not be in what is considered a vacation hot spot, probably more geared to a business traveler.