We first have to:file a tax return (mid-2019 at the earliest)get audited by the IRS and have this deduction disallowed (late 2020 at the earliest)exhaust all IRS appeals options and be forced to sue the IRS in the Tax Court (2021)get the case actually considered by the Tax Court (not before 2022)We're not waiting for court cases.

@Joe SplitrockThat’s so scary , I guess that’s part of the risk need to take when buying old homes .In my country China , homes built 10 years ago we call old homes , and I only buy homes built within 5 years there :((The structure to Buying real estate in U.S has wore me off, the condition of each house /the rules/the process /the law ,etc. feeling Exhausted .I m hoping this house will bring good luck .

My deal fell through but I'm keeping communication open with the listing agent for when we've exhausted the redemption time period.  

If you buy in Toronto, over time you will be ok but you'd have to financially be able to withstand negative cashflow for the first few years at least.

After exhausting attempts to resolve the matter amicably, it has become apparent that I need legal assistance to navigate the eviction process.I'm looking to potentially retain any law services or eviction representation.

Try that 4.5% or 5% if all resources are exhausted.

What would be a simple fix for me (bath exhaust fan swap or sink trap leak) required a licensed repair person for them.  

Once they've exhausted those attempts, they'll proceed with FC but interest and fees have racked up in the meant time. 

Exhaustive home showings, figuring out what I wanted.

It can be exhausting to start alone (I tried it).Otherwise, hopefully we'll be seeing you often!