@Thomas S. why you say never count on staying in any home forever ( unless of course it is related to natural disasters striking and destroying your home ) ...

Over the last month or so, I took the required 90-hour broker pre-licensing course online, passing the course and also the Indiana state exam just last week.My plan is to never quit my W2 job, as I have a good, steady income, insurance, 401k, profit sharing, etc.

@Jay Hinrichs After 4 1/2 years as a full-time flipper/wholesaler/sometimes-landlord, I am 50 hours into the 90 hour agent course. 

This was before BP and my agent was not much help either, so I read every book I could find, took seminars and enrolled in a one year course with Rich Dad Education, which was not the worst thing, at least it tought me a lot of theory.I was still very sceptical if real estate investing would actually work - if it's so great why is not everyone doing it?

It just doesn't fit. 

Unless I 1031 the property I sell of course but this wouldn't apply to a long-term rental. 

What course of action would ya'll take here?

Rather than giving you the list, first, let me say that you can deduct expenses that meet these two criterions: Ordinary Course of BusinessNecessary in the course of businessHere is the list some of the items:1) Mileage: any mileage that is associated with the rental activity.

My best guess is you're right (of course!).

With the windows open, it helps circulate air more of course but doesn't do much of anything for the humidity levels.