We should have a great group there discussing how to obtain Real Estate Professional Status by an accountant! 

Look for the Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation, which indicates certification by the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).

It could be possible but consulting a real estate professional could help. 

I've never had a listing anywhere near this price range but I would begin to research the kind of people my buyer's would be, what kind of jobs they would have, where I could meet and find them.Secondly, I would get professional photography of the property and expose the home on social media and pay for ads on instagram, facebook and anywhere else it would make sense to.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

@Nolan Dalton Ill reiterate what is said above and add that banking mortgage loan professionals only offer the products the bank offers.

Hello Andrew, Not being professional landlords we were didn't know what we didn't know and priced the rental without utilities.

Professional marketing What was the outcome?

Besides having the financing and data in order, take a professional look at you and your partner's relationship. 

The data is clear:  Stable, B class investing of quality assets, professionally managed makes investors rich through equity.