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The Ultimate Guide to Qualifying as a Real Estate Professional
IRS Guidelines
12 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Qualifying as a Real Estate Professional

Dive deep into the IRS requirements, including the 750-hour rule and material participation tests. Learn how to meticulously track your time to secure REP status and unlock significant tax benefits.

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REP Qualification10 min read

The Two Tests to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional (750-Hour & 50% Explained Clearly)

Break down the two critical IRS tests — the 750-hour requirement and the more-than-50% rule — that determine your Real Estate Professional status.

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REP 50% Test8 min read

The 50% Test Demystified: Understanding the Numerator and the Denominator

A clear explanation of what counts in the numerator and denominator of the 50% test, and common mistakes that trip up investors.

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Tax Compliance9 min read

REP vs. Material Participation: Why You Need Both to Unlock Non-Passive Losses

Understand the crucial difference between REP status and material participation — and why satisfying only one is never enough.

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STR Rules7 min read

Short-Term Rentals: When Are They Treated as Non-Rentals? (The 7-Day Rule Explained)

Learn when the IRS treats your short-term rental as a non-rental business activity and what that means for passive loss rules.

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STR Strategy11 min read

Material Participation for STR Owners: The 500-Hour, 100-Hour & Substantially-All Tests Explained

Navigate the material participation tests that apply specifically to short-term rental owners and discover which test works best for you.

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STR Hours Tracking8 min read

Whose Hours Count? Owner vs. Contractor vs. Team Hours in STR Material Participation

Clarify which hours actually count toward material participation tests — owner time, contractor time, employee time, and everything in between.

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