Personal Days Ahead of Renting the Property

[Justin Unck]

Good morning, I have another question in relation to Personal Days and the definition of a Home with regards to a short-term rental. Once we take possession of the property, but prior it to being “for rent”, we will be at the property for maintenance, repairs, furnish it, and generally make it ready to list for rent.

Are there any different rules for determining personal days prior to it being listed “for rent”? The reason I ask is that furnishing the property and generally setting it up for rent doesn’t appear to meet the exception for “Days used for repairs and maintenance”. How do we approach time spent at the rental in advance of renting and not accumulate Personal Days? This also seems to be an issue during active rental periods if we are doing improvements or construction.

I appreciate any insight. Thx.

[John Underwood]

Days primarily working at or on the property are not personal use days.