I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

Your taxes are none of the ex wife's business and this would seem to address your concerns.I would also put her on notice that future requests for financial discovery will be two-way and if a discrepancy is seen in the other direction you will seek support from her.

Land Use Codes and Building FeasibilityExample 1: Property Land Use CodesActivity Code: 4000 (Social, institutional, or infrastructure-related)Function Code: 1000 (Residence or accommodation)Ownership Code: 4200 (State government)Example: Regrid Property Example 1Example 2: Zoning DetailsZoning Code: T3Zoning Description: Sub Urban ZoneZoning Type: ResidentialZoning Subtype: Single FamilyOwnership Code: 1500 (Businesses and commercial entities)Example: Regrid Property Example 2Based on these land use and zoning codes, can I build a house on either of these parcels?

Your decision to prioritize effective support and comprehensive features, even if it means higher costs, seems reasonable, especially when it's critical for your business operations.

I also co-own a rental property in AR with my business partner.

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)

Sale price: $222,017 JWB Real Estate Capital helps busy professionals from across the world invest in real estate in Jacksonville, FL.

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

Having used both, I would go with propstream if you're looking for a solid data platform, and are investing significant money into other systems as part of your business and its growth model.

We kind of throw out these definitions for our business because they can become misleading.