How to get the tax advantages against W2 income

[Lahiru S Hettiarachchi Gamage]

Hello,

I own 2 rental properties with a partner and also have a W2 job. My wife doesn't work but doesn't have a real estate agent license. She work on the rental properties in many ways. But her name is not on the properties.

As I understand, we don't get any advantage in the real estate losses against my W2 income. Are there specific conditions that are required to claim a loss for my wife since she worked on rental properties?

Thanks.