I'm curious what experiences people have had taking tax deductions as a non-professional REI.

However, it is important to consult with a legal professional or tax advisor to ensure that this arrangement is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

We rent out our previous home and bring in $600 a month on it after mortgage, taxes, and insurance, but she doesn't see it as an investment property and so it has been hard to continue investing without her support.

Thanks for the tips.

Thankfully, I have some family down there that does interior design that is open to helping me design the place too which will help me save some money.Any tips for a first time host and in this area?

You need reports for taxes:   sum ALL rent collected for the prior year for your prop management s-corp 1099. 

The IRS says to keep records for your business tax deductions indicating:What you boughtWhen you bought itHow much you spentIt doesn't mention requiring paper receipts at all.

I also did get a separate credit card to use just for house expenses.This makes it a whole lot easier, especially if you misplace a receipt when doing taxes.

@Ran Fridman the main issue most owners run into early on is that whatever tool they are using for accounting isn't robust enough for tax time.

I'm more concerned about other lender liens, not worried about water or tax bill. is there an online website that gives all liens guaranteed?