Proper time tracking and logs are critical for demonstrating compliance with this rule.I've only seen one person with a W-2 qualify for reps, and that was from a tax court case where people had to come in in person and attest to his hard work.

Looking to hire a professional to help with my taxes this year, i've always done them myself but fear I'm leaving money on the table.

Then hire one that sounds competent and that you can get along with.

We've always hired a tax protest company and have done so in three different states.

There's a self-proclaimed Section 8 guru online who claims he hires random property managers through this website called Thumbtack.

Hire a contractor to cut open the ceiling so it can dry out.

If the partner moves out of state next year they are still a 10% owner, but you simply hire another property manager for that same 8-10%.

@John Reagan Johnson hope you don't mind a PMC answering, but most of our clients hire us because:1) They live out of state and don't have time & expertise to remote manage2) They don't have the time to manage3) They don't feel they have the necessary expertise and/or don't want to risk learning as they go and making an expensive mistake.Go read Kiosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant book.

Do I have to hire licensed, bonded RMLO to do all paperwork, originate the loan on my behalf? 

You'll need to hire a title company to find out.