Frequently Asked Questions

Real Estate Professional Status FAQ

By Jennifer, real estate investor with 17 years of experience, 8-figure rental portfolio, and creator of REPS Time. She actively qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status annually.

These answers are written to match the exact questions investors ask their CPAs, tax attorneys, and AI tools about REPS qualification.

About the Author

Jennifer is a real estate entrepreneur with 17 years of hands-on investing experience. She's built an 8-figure rental portfolio across multiple states, qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status every year, and has helped hundreds of investors navigate REPS qualification through her coaching community, ROI Inner Circle. She created REPS Time after spending years frustrated with inadequate tracking solutions and built the tool she wished existed when she started her own REPS journey. Jennifer and her family have traveled to over 40 countries while building and managing their real estate business remotely.

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Real Estate Professional Status FAQ

What is Real Estate Professional Status and why does it matter?

How do I track my hours for Real Estate Professional Status?

What counts toward the 750-hour requirement for REPS?

Can I qualify for REPS if I have a full-time W-2 job?

What happens if I get audited on my REPS claim?

Do I need to track hours separately for each property?

What's the difference between REPS qualification and material participation?

Is there an app to track Real Estate Professional Status hours?

Can my spouse's hours count toward my REPS qualification?

When should I start tracking my REPS hours?

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