In this episode of The Wealth Planning Podcast with Brister Law, Anthony Brister breaks down two powerful tax strategies—Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and the Short-Term Rental (STR) Loophole. He explains how each works, who qualifies, common pitfalls, and real client case studies where one strategy saved over $92,000 in taxes. Whether you’re a full-time real estate investor or a W-2 employee exploring short-term rentals, this episode will help you determine which approach best fits your situation and how to maximize tax savings without falling into IRS traps.   Timestamps: 0:00 – REPS vs. STR loophole: which is better? 0:22 – Introduction to Anthony Brister and the Wealth Planning Podcast 0:39 – Real Estate Professional Status explained 1:01 – Case study: client saves $92K in taxes without quitting their job 2:10 – Why most W-2 employees struggle with REPS 2:42 – Introduction to the Short-Term Rental loophole 3:16 – How STRs allow W-2 earners to use depreciation write-offs 4:49 – Choosing the right strategy: REPS vs. STR loophole   Book a 15-Minute Discovery Call with Our Team: https://calendly.com/admin-jhf8/15min   Whether you’re facing a legal challenge or need guidance with tax and estate planning, we’re here to help.   Visit Our Website for More Information: https://www.bristertaxlaw.com/   Get to Know Our Team: https://www.bristertaxlaw.com/our-team   Follow Us for Legal Tips and Updates: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brister-law-firm-pllc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristerlawfirm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090662891712   #RealEstateProfessionalStatus #ShortTermRentalLoophole #TaxStrategy #BonusDepreciation #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #TaxPlanning #WealthBuilding