Expensing an exploratory real estate investment trip

I took a trip to explore a real estate opportunity.  Driving, hotel stay, meals, hired a title company to research a property.  I am wondering how I can expense it?

 

I have 2 real estate properties that are running at a loss.  I file them under Schedule E.  I don't have W-2 income.  I do make some money from Interest and dividends, but my schedule E losses will bring me into the negative.

 

Any ideas?