Real Estate – real estate agent

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What is the difference between a real estate broker and real estate agent?

gregdaman925 asked: I was wondering what the difference was between a real estate broker and a real estate agent? How long would you have to go to school to be either one? I pretty much got my answer to this question. Can a real estate broker act as both a broker as well as the [...]

Posted September 7th, 2008 in Renting & Real Estate | No Comments »

If I claim to be a real estate professional for tax purposes, is my income subject to FICA?

capn bob asked: I qualify as a real estate professional for tax purposes. I own and manage over 25 rental properties. I have not claimed that status in the past. I have recently married and my husband has retirement and investment income in excess of the maximum income amount allowed under the passive activity rules. [...]

Posted September 5th, 2008 in Dream Home | No Comments »