Purchased rental prop, remodeled it. Didn't incur 2016 rental income. Can I enter the prop in 2017 taxes so I can apply the 2016 expenses against the 2017 rental income?

I purchased a rental property in 2016.  Incurred remodeling expenses in 2016, but didn't receive rental income in 2016.  Can I enter the purchase and expenses in my taxes for 2017 so that I apply it to the rental income from 2017?  Does Safe Harbor Rule come in to play and why?