There are notes, explanations, and attachments you can provide (through the turbotax software) to disclose the fact that 50% of the total 1098 is being split between both schedules. 

Here's an explanation of the fields.   

@Jessica Morrisonwould need way more info... you haven't provided geographic location / area, numbers, strategy, financing info...what does your agent think?

Factor in the age and condition of the properties, as well as potential appreciation rates in both markets.Diversification: Investing in a new geographic area can provide diversification benefits.

If they don't have a good explanation then tell them they will need to make up for their error or file a claim against their errors & omissions insurance.

Zach mentioned house hacking, and if you're not familiar, please ask for a further explanation.

I think the best in the area is the BWI meetup near BWI airport but as far as I know the Baltimore REIA is the group that would be geographically closest.

Ok great, thank you for that explanation. 

@Michael Smythe   I believe Michael posts a really good explanation on asset class's and what you can expect. so between him and Engelo you should be able to navigate this safely .  

I've had to try to get an explanation for how a mistake happened from a person in a country with limited experience of private property ownership a virtually none with US ownership.