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How to Obtain “Real Estate Professional Status”: A Major Tax-Saving Opportunity

American Apartment Owners Association

These hours can include managing properties, overseeing repairs, leasing units, and other hands-on tasks related to your real estate activities. On the other hand, activities like communicating with tenants, overseeing contractors, and performing repairs are generally eligible. About the Author: Jason Malabute, CPA Questions?

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Best Passive Real Estate Investments: The Lazy Investor’s Guide

SparkRental

and I never field a phone call or negotiate with contractors. It takes enormous amounts of work: work to find good deals on properties , work to find financing, work to oversee and negotiate with contractors, work to advertise vacant units and screen tenants , sign leases and collect rents, and maintain units over time.