The last few years I have been filing the taxes myself but now that I have bought a fourplex in Phoenix and a truck to help transporting materials from Lowe's and Home Depot to the property I think I should hire an accountant.

@Douglas Larson   I own transportation company.

However, everyone's situation is unique and for some folks, car is a necessity, especially, if you have a poor public transportation around you.

I'd be happy to discuss different areas and the different transportation options that could make sense for you as a first time investor.

I'm about 3 blocks from the gwb and have transportation everywhere. work in jersey off route 80 (2blocks away) and travel to NYC at least 4x a week so I rather rent for convenience since fort lee houses are very expensive. 1300 in Fort Lee NJ is quite cheap for a nice apartment 

I have had a terrible few months down here as a result of major transportation issues which have prevented me from continuing with steady work, it is available to me but sadly my jeep has gremlins and I have spent too much time and money trying to keep it running.

For the amount you can deduct: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-1For what qualifies: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-2Your specific question, how to actually make the election: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.190-3 If it were me, I would include the deduction on a separate line on your Schedule E with wording such as "Sec 190 architectural and transportation barrier removal expenses" or whatever your software lets you fit.

You could consider charging the end buyer for transport costs.I don't have experience doing this, but just a thought.maybe others could chime in?

just 'for the record':  I can't move the RV - it's my house and my only transportation; I don't have a lot of stuff in the house (personal belongings) as  . .

They could even lack reliable transportation to get to work--and their job is often your rent check (so you could be getting some payment issues if you buy the place).