Real estate tax strategies, REPS tips, and time-tracking insights—straight from the creators of the REPSLog app.
Managing rental properties can shift from easy to complex as you acquire more units. The decision between self-managing and hiring a property manager hinges on personal priorities, such as control…
Property management’s role in qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) is complex. Investors must actively partake in their rental operations even when using a property manager. Similarly, property managers…
To qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or utilize the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole, material participation activities must show regular and substantial involvement in rental operations. The IRS provides…
The Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) is a valuable tax strategy for married couples, allowing one spouse’s qualifications to benefit both. However, only one spouse can qualify, and their hours…
Real estate investors often confuse the STR loophole and Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), which serve different purposes. The STR loophole applies to short-term rentals, making it suitable for high-income…
Achieving Real Estate Professional (REP) qualification is one of the most powerful tax strategies for investors — but proving your hours is essential. With REPSLog’s new desktop version and mobile…
Real estate serves as a powerful wealth-building tool for high-income individuals and experienced investors, providing passive income, appreciation, and tax benefits. INVESTOR FRIENDLY CPA® offers strategic tax planning and effective…
100% bonus depreciation is back in 2025, giving real estate investors a powerful tool to reduce taxes. Whether you’re using the STR loophole or qualifying for REPS, this is your…
Whether you’re aiming for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), leveraging the STR loophole, or just trying to keep more of what you earn, the right books can change everything. This…
Wondering if working for a real estate investment trust (REIT) is a smart move? This guide breaks down the pros, cons, salary expectations, and how a REIT career compares to…
Bonus depreciation is currently at 60% in 2025—but it may not stay that way. A bill to restore 100% bonus depreciation is still in play, with bipartisan support and retroactive…
Wondering if real estate tax and property tax are the same? This guide breaks down the difference (or lack of one), what it means for real estate investors, and how…
Tracking your REPS hours accurately is key to qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status — and it all starts with a reliable logbook. In this post, we break down what…
Real Estate Investors, Here’s Your Go-To Q&A for The Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) & The Short-Term Rental (STR) Tax Loophole.
A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation on your rental property to reduce taxes. Learn how it works, what it costs, why land allocation matters, and how to qualify for REPS…
The IRS Audit Guide for Passive Activity Losses reveals how agents actually evaluate REPS and STR claims. Learn what counts, what gets disqualified, and how to make sure your hours…
Learn how to track hours for REPS or the STR loophole with an example log, audit-proof tips, and a free template. Plus, tools to make tracking fast and easy.
To qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), you need 750+ hours of hands-on work in real estate. Learn what counts, common mistakes, and how to track it all.
Unlock tax savings using cost segregation with REPS or the STR loophole. Learn how it works, what counts, and why hour tracking is key for audits.
Discover how I used the short-term rental tax loophole to deduct Airbnb losses and qualify for major real estate tax benefits — even without REPS.
Here’s how I turned everyday rental work into real tax savings — and how you can too.
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