So in the end, it's still okay.

You are required to file a complete and accurate return, which means reporting the income that you earned along with atleast the direct expenses that you incurred on your rental.There are two comflicting forces - Your tax accountant wants to be aggressive with deductions because it will entitle you to paying less taxes(now or in the future).Your lender wants to see as much income as that will increase your Debt to Income Ratio(DTI).The good thing is that you can speak with your lender about 'one time expenses', that were only incurred in that year and are not reoccuring. 

Example: I define what zip codes (or neighborhoods) that I buy in.

Orange County, FL is a covered disaster area listed in the above notice. 

Quote from @Alexis Herrera: Hello, I have a home in Miami that someone is willing to sell. 

Best of luck! 

My late wife and I held joint interests in a piece of real estate in our separate individual self directed 401k accounts.

Prayers for all the victims in your area from Nashville, TN. 

If it's in a major city with public transit you can limit the number of rooms that include parking.

When the current shifts in your favor, you will be miles ahead of those sitting on the shore waiting.