REPS Time Blog
Expert insights on Real Estate Professional Status, tax strategies, and time tracking tips for savvy investors.
Do Hours Managing a Real Estate Syndication Count Toward the 750-Hour Test?
Hours spent as a passive investor in a real estate syndication almost never count toward the REPS 750-hour threshold. Here is exactly why, and what does count instead.
Does Qualifying for REPS Eliminate the 3.8 Percent Net Investment Income Tax?
REPS does not directly repeal the 3.8% NIIT, but it does reclassify your rental income as non-passive, which puts it outside the reach of IRC §1411 entirely. Here is exactly how that works and what else you need to do.
Does Time Spent on Real Estate Courses or Education Count Toward REPS Hours?
Real estate courses and education feel like work, but they almost never count toward the 750 hours required for Real Estate Professional Status. Here is exactly what the IRS excludes and what actually qualifies.
How Does REPS Interact With the Qualified Business Income Deduction?
REPS unlocks rental losses. The QBI deduction shelters rental income. Learn how IRC §469(c)(7) and IRC §199A interact, when they stack, and what documentation you need to claim both.
How Many Hours Is 750, Really? (REPS Hour Math)
750 hours a year is about 14.4 hours a week, 62.5 a month, or roughly a third of a full-time job. Here's the full REPS hour breakdown.
The Lazy 1031: How to Offset a Sale Without a 1031 Exchange
Don't want a 1031 exchange? Buy another property the same year, run a cost segregation study, and offset your gain. Here's how the lazy 1031 works.