Can I write off a trip?

[Leona N.]

Hi, I was hoping someone could tell me weather or not it would be possible to write off a trip? I have a few counties and places that I would love to purchase a vacation rental at some point in the future, however I feel the need to visit these places first to see if they will be a fit. What are the rules or laws around even partial write offs? This could apply to travel closer to home as well. Say I travel 5hrs to house shop is there any way to expense the trips? Is it different if you ultimately buy a property? Thank you.