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Real Estate professional logbook example

James E.
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Hey BP - does anyone mind sharing an example of their real estate professional logbook? Would love to see an example of some real life qualifying activities and what you're including.

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Hi @Sean O'Keefe, would it be possible for me to get a copy as well? Thanks so much.

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@Carolina Goulart you got it! Sent.

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    Quote from @James E.:

    Hey BP - does anyone mind sharing an example of their real estate professional logbook? Would love to see an example of some real life qualifying activities and what you're including.

    shoot me a PM and I will send you a good template. Doesnt look like I can post it here. 

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    Quote from @Carolina Goulart:

    Hi @Sean O'Keefe, would it be possible for me to get a copy as well? Thanks so much.

    Done
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    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @Marcus R. No worries, sent!

    You got it!
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    Quote from @Michael A Pansolini:

    @Sean O'Keefe hate to sound like a broken record but I'd love a copy as well! Thanks!

    Sent!
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    Quote from @Harikishore Kandula:

    @Sean O'Keefe Could I get a copy of the logbook please? Thank you!

    No worries, sent!
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    Quote from @Ramon Cazares:
    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @James E. @Clive Smith I have a sample log in format that follows the IRS Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs). Let me know if you'd like a copy. 


    Would love a sample log, Thanks
    Done!
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    @Sean O'Keefe can I also get a copy of your example REPS log?

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    @Landon Mizuguchi You got it!

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    @Sean O'Keefe can you share a copy of the logbook please?

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    Quote from @Henry Offiah:

    @Sean O'Keefe can you share a copy of the logbook please?

    IDone!
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    @Sean O'Keefe I would appreciate a Copy of the LogBook Please.

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    @Katherine Valverde sent!

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    @Sean O'Keefe
    I'd love to take a look at your Template Log Book if you're still inclined to share.

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    Quote from @Edward Collins:

    @Sean O'Keefe
    I'd love to take a look at your Template Log Book if you're still inclined to share.

    I’m still inclined and happy to share - sent!
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    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @Sarah Workman sure, just sent it to you. 

     @Sean O'Keefe please can i get a copy.

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    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @James E. @Clive Smith I have a sample log in format that follows the IRS Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs). Let me know if you'd like a copy. 

     Could I please get a copy of the log, @Sean O'Keefe?  I appreciate it. 

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    Quote from @Tosin Olu:
    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @Sarah Workman sure, just sent it to you. 

     @Sean O'Keefe please can i get a copy.

    Sure, sent! 

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    Quote from @Michele Shima:
    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:

    @James E. @Clive Smith I have a sample log in format that follows the IRS Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs). Let me know if you'd like a copy. 

     Could I please get a copy of the log, @Sean O'Keefe?  I appreciate it. 

     No worries, you got it!

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    Am interested in a copy of a professional log book as well...thank you...

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    Quote from @Kristin Munday:

    Am interested in a copy of a professional log book as well...thank you...

    No worries, will send!
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    @Sean O'Keefe please send a copy 

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    @Joelvy De La Cruz No problem, sent!

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    @Sean

    @Sean O'Keefe can you please send me a copy as well? 

    Many thanks in advance.