In the year of the cost seg, you need to qualify for STR loophole (materially participating in your rental activities by spending 500 hours, or 100 hours and more then anyone else, or doing all the work yourself.)

He also drew  floor plan, elevations, materials list, plumbing, electrical, fenestration, R values list, etc. . 

I think keeping them in forever may be a viable alternative as well.

I am looking for an alternative financing solution to have a pool installed in an investment property.

Is this a good alternative to stick built in this market/price?

Thus, the taxpayer is not treated as materially participating in the combined rental real estate activity until the taxpayer materially participates under the tests for determining the material participation of a limited partner. 

Seek advice from a financial expert or real estate specialist to enhance your comprehension of the real estate industry and funding alternatives.

I don't do physical work on the property, but I do detailed design plans, and select and buy all the materials.

You may want to consider www.xero.com as a QuickBooks alternative.

You may be better served searching for an alternative property.