I have a loss on my rental, which I can't take as I am married filing separately. Different result if my spouse is a non-resident alien, who does not file a U.S. return?

When I moved to Italy to reside with my Italian husband, I rented my U.S. condominium, and this generated a loss.  “Married filing separately” prevents me from taking the loss; but does it make a difference that my husband is a NRA who will not file a U.S. return?