Person owns a duplex and lives in half and rent the other half out. He wa unable to rent the other half out this year. Can he take a loss?

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

Was he actively trying to rent the other half or did he just kinda like the peace and quiet of someone not living there?

[Marc-TaxMan]

Too nice

[IRonMaN]

I have to be on my best behavior or they are going to stop delivering cupcakes on Fridays.  I would hate to have to bring my own.

[Marc-TaxMan]

Depends