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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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I would appreciate a copy as well. BTW, are you CA-focused or national?

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Quote from @Matthew Kai Elliott:

I would like to see a copy.

Sure, will send
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    Quote from @Matthew Kai Elliott:

    I would like to see a copy.

    No worries, will send
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    @Matthew Kai Elliott sure, will send

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    Quote from @Galant Ant:

    I would appreciate a copy as well. BTW, are you CA-focused or national?

    Will send!
    We're National - I'm based in California. 
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    Quote from @Ryan Scheutzow:
    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:
    Quote from @Galant Ant:

    I would appreciate a copy as well. BTW, are you CA-focused or national?

    Will send!
    We're National - I'm based in California. 

     Hi Sean, would love to see a copy of the logbook as well. Also send me some details on your service offerings, I am potentially looking for a new tax accountant. Thanks!

    Ryan Scheutzow sure, just sent!
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    @Galant Ant we're national, just sent!

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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. 

    Hi Sean! I know this was a long time ago but could I get a copy as well? Thank you so much! 

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    Quote from @Danielle Dubois:
    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. 

    Hi Sean! I know this was a long time ago but could I get a copy as well? Thank you so much! 
    You got it! Will send.
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    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:
    Quote from @Danielle Dubois:
    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. 

    Hi Sean! I know this was a long time ago but could I get a copy as well? Thank you so much! 
    You got it! Will send.

     Thank you so much! 

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    Quote from @Danielle Dubois:
    Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:
    Quote from @Danielle Dubois:
    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. 

    Hi Sean! I know this was a long time ago but could I get a copy as well? Thank you so much! 
    You got it! Will send.

     Thank you so much! 

    You’re welcome Danielle!
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    Hey Sean,

    Can I get a copy as well. TIA

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    Quote from @Mark Bowles:

    Hey Sean,

    Can I get a copy as well. TIA

    Sure, you got it!
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    can i get a copy too?

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    Quote from @Hyunsuk Han:

    can i get a copy too?

    Yep, will send!
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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. 


     wow sounds interesting 

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    Quote from @Michael Diossa:
    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. 


     wow sounds interesting 

    👍

    Can provide a copy if you like 
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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. 


     Hi 

    @Sean O'Keefe would you mind sharing a copy with me?

    Thanks

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    Quote from @Jose Tavarez:
    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. 


     Hi 

    @Sean O'Keefe would you mind sharing a copy with me?

    Thanks

    No worries, will send 👍
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    @Sean O'Keefe I'd love a copy, as well please. Thank you!

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    Quote from @Samantha K Kavounis:

    @Sean O'Keefe I'd love a copy, as well please. Thank you!

    You got it! Will send!
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    @Sean O'Keefe - Would truly appreciate if you could send me a copy as well!

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    Quote from @Tapan Shah:

    @Sean O'Keefe - Would truly appreciate if you could send me a copy as well!

    No worries, will send!
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    Quote from @Stephen Parker:

    With the new year, I’m looking for a new REPs log and would love to get a copy. Thanks for sharing and keeping this post going!

    You got it!
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    @Sean O'Keefe

    Haha, guess what I hope you can also send to me...

    Would be grateful if you could also share the log book, thanks.