Home Office Deduction as a Newbie

[Karla Parraga]

Hello everyone,

I am currently learning about real estate investment and I have a separate office space at home. This office space at home is used to search for deals, contact lenders and for real estate self education. My goal is to buy my first investment property by the end of this year or beginning of the next. Do I need to have a Real State Salesperson License to deduct home office space in my tax returns this year?