1. Yes, you can deduct the rental portion of your home owner's insurance from the rental income.
2. Mortgage companies escrow insurance, taxes and private mortgage insurance. Escrow amounts often contain a 'cushion' of expenses. Be certain to expense just the amount paid to your insurance carrier for 2016 .
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