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Are there any fellow survey firm owners that also own rental properties? Trying to see if anyone has been able to qualify as a "Real Estate Professional" on their tax returns
Posted : April 12, 2026 9:42 am
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Yes. I have owned rental properties and have rented properties for my own use. Also, for more than 20 years, I was a licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Fun, fun, fun.
Posted : April 13, 2026 9:45 am
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A quick search finds this:
An IRS real estate professional is a tax designation for individuals who spend over 50% of their working hours (and over 750 hours annually) materially participating in real estate trades (e.g., development, management, leasing, brokerage).
Posted : April 13, 2026 4:34 pm