Home office claim for tax deduction

[Chris G.]

Can you claim a home office if you have multiple rental properties but you do not qualify for a real estate professional status?

My CPA said that the real estate activities for me are an investment and Not a business and hence I cannot claim business expenses other that travel expenses.

Please provide a reference if you think differently.

Thank you

[Basit Siddiqi]

@Chris G.

If you have an area within the home that is used regularly and exclusively for your rental business, you are entitled to a home office deduction.