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Originally Posted by KayakerNC
I've asked Property Management to send me the information package on the rental program. Could you give us an overview (the short down-and-dirty version) of the "Tax Breaks" that would come to a rental property owner? 
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The really short version: Everything is tax deductible.
All of the expenses: Property Management Fees, landscaping, water, sewer, cleaning, amenity fees, mortgage interest, exterminator, telephone, cable, gas, electric....did I leave anything out?
Furniture also, but you need to depreciate it over a long period (10 years as I recall).
One trip a year to inspect your property is also deductible.
Of course, to offset that you need to declare the rental income. I was effectively operating a negative cash flow business while I had the house in the rental program.
Also, since it is a business, it isn't subject to the personal limitations on deductions.
I'd certainly recommend you speaking to your accountant to get an idea of what it means to you.
Hope that helps!