Investors & landlords

Yes, I'm Actively participating.

I am claiming the Rental Property income and expenses, which give me a net zero return.

I claim the property as an Asset, for which, I get the Depreciation.

 

I guess the direct question is: 

Can I claim the assets as Business Assets (not the property iteself) under sch C that are used in the rental property? Doing so, I get depreciated value deductions. Claiming such assets on Sch E (as an expense) does nothing since I've already reached net zero.