Property Managers Impact on Tax

[Adam M Sommer]

I'm a newbie to STRs (I have LTRs) and looking to start in Branson (3 hours from home).  I am debating self-managing vs using a PM, and am struggling to determine the tax impact of that decision.

I know Sch E is where I'll report, but for the determination between passive & non-passive I am struggling to determine the impact of using a PM.  Does using a PM automatically make this passive?

I do plan, prior to placing in service, to spend a few weeks furnishing & fixing the unit up, and will hit 100 hours (documented).  Not sure if that matters or not.

Also, certainly would welcome any recommendations for a Branson area PM.  Thanks!