I’m still new so take this with a grain of salt.

If your CPA is worth their salt they will understand that you are a real estate investor (or any other type of business owner) and they will understand the concept that you incurred expenses in the process of operating your business.   

And also take all advice with a grain of salt... what works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa! 

I’m looking to convert a yearly lease rental property in Salt Lake City to an AirBnb by the end of 2021.

Eli Rossett, Coldwell Banker Salt Lake City

But Salt Lake City is a great market to be in..in my opinion. 

@Marlon DeppenThere're 7 MF listings under $600k in Glendale for sale right now, DM me if you'd like details or to see them when you come to town.For entertainment:Old Town Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix have just about every form of entertainment you can want... and then there's biking and hiking and Salt River Tubing!

I'm a newbie so take this with a grain of salt but my first thought is: Have you asked him why he wants to sell?

In CA, so I won't be able to deduct mortgage interest given 10k SALT limit etc.2.

I do this professionally, so take this with a grain of salt, but I would do everything myself as I find involving agents puts one more line of communication into the equation which typically muddies things up more.