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1) Closing cost (settlement cost) of the purchased property   added to the cost basis for the depreciation (which you MUST take)

2) Miscellaneous expenses (please let me know what other expenses a landlord can charge - what you have seen in majority of cases) You need to educate yourself ... start with the IRS Pub 527 :  https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/rental-income-and-expenses-real-estate...