Rdrunner510
Returning Member

Choosing rental property as investment or business

For at least the past ten years I have reported income and losses on the schedule E.  To date I've considered these seven single family homes investments, but they also qualify as a business, given the number of properties and level of participation, at lease based on my readins and examples).  (ADJ INC:  > $100,000 and

< $150, 000)  (2020 losses > $25,000)  From a loss deductible point of view (i.e. loss limitations) is it better to identify as a business or continue as a investment. Also, if I change to a business, does that mean I now have to complete the small business schedule.   My husband is considered a(no real estate professional and we actively and materially participate.  Our objective is to make a profit that adds to our income as retirees.

 

Thank you in advance.

CN