Rental property tends to wear out faster than normal so sometimes the IRS gives you a break on it.
• 5-year property. This class includes computers and peripheral equipment, office machinery (typewriters, calculators, copiers, etc.), automobiles, and light trucks.
This class also includes appliances, carpeting, and furniture used in a residential rental real estate activity.
Depreciation is limited on automobiles and other property used for transportation; computers and related peripheral equipment; and property of a type generally used for entertainment, recreation, or amusement. See chapter 5 of Pub. 946.
