I googled it and found this:If you rent it to tenants, you would treat it as a rental and report it on a Form Schedule E.

Quote from @Rebecca E.: @Katie MillerI came here because I just had my yearly with my new accountant.

(more legal fees, business fees vs. renovations).Research Points: §1.263A-1T§195(c)(1)Ervin E.

You can however, write off the other unit as a rental on a Schedule E.

I'll wrap this post by pinging two other Japan-based American investors for their thoughts (until they actually tell me to stop doing this): @Steven E.

E Equity, how much of the home will you own on day one.  

A CPA can ensure proper filing of rental income on Schedule E and help identify tax-saving strategies, such as optimizing deductions for maintenance, repairs, and travel.

ANDAt least 5% ownerYou might want to check out this thread with sample REPS Log / Activity tracker that meets IRS guidelines https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/816680-real-e... 

I did a quick check in SLC and while I couldn't find a duplex at that price point and what I did find was pretty far out from downtown, but would something like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/141-E-Nort... be of general interest?

Hello BP community,Most of the builders do not offer investors opportunity to buy the lots and they claim they are only for primary residence (i;e they will sell only if you are going to live in it (example Ryan homes, Pulte homes etc..) are there any builders out there who can sell to investors for "buy to rent" in Columbus OH?