Exclusions.Certain work, such as time spent as an investor reviewing financial statements or participating in management decisions without active involvement, may not count towards the 750-hour requirement.As always, talk to your CPA to make sure that you meet the criteria above.If you do, there are many helpful benefits to you.

How important is it to get with CPA to assist with tax benefits.

This approach works well for wholesalers who sell deals to flippers, and flippers or realtors can benefit even more by taking the extra step to generate their own off-market leads.No one said methods like cold calling, direct mail, or Facebook/Google ads won’t help a realtor find off-market opportunities.Just a friendly thought, especially given the high costs associated with Zillow leads.

How can I help versus how can I benefit.  

I believe you can benefit from his course(s).  

Renovating your personal home has several advantages that can be difficult to quantify since you experience the most benefit directly.

If this is the same person you've worked with for years and have a good working relationship I would first give them the benefit of the doubt and reach out to two other accountants to see if they will do a complimentary review of you previous tax returns.

Cheers,PatCost segregation will likely yield benefits as well 

Without the income tax benefit, it really starts to feel like any other market, especially when you're not there to handle things firsthand.

That is the benefit to the landlord, and the disadvantage to a month to month tenant... rent can be changed at any time.