To help reduce the chance of an audit, work with a professional who has clients claiming real estate professional status.They will know how to complete the forms correctly.Filling out the forms correctly reduces the chance of an audit.

Readers should seek professional advice.

My name is Ido Harper, I am a former professional fencer with over 20 years of experience, a 6-time Israeli national champion, and a European Championship medalist.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

Networking is key in our industry, and I’m always looking to connect with like-minded professionals.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

How can I do this in a professional way and what reason do I give them for denying them the rental after I already accepted them?

Math clearly isn't their strong suit.As for the squatter, this demonstrates why it's important to use a professional property manager.

Some are professional and most posts are technically by the rules, but when you see three people from the same brokerage hop on the same thread, it's too much.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.