Maybe he just arrived from Mars and has absolutely no idea how things work here on Earth.

I’m moving to the Halifax area in Nova Scotia in 4ish years permanently.

Most of my info I'm basing this on is from this lovely article, if anyone cares:https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2017/mar/navigating-real-estate-professional-rules.htmlSo, I do understand that just making the election as a real estate professional does not necessarily mean that the properties are treated as non-passive, per se.Here's my question:If the properties are treated as non-passive this year, is there any way they can they go back to being passive for the 2020 tax year?

@Ava Nova in Texas, it is possible, but that's a pretty big rush to get title work back if the title company is as busy as we are here in Texas.

Just let us know.During Mar - May we refunded a lot of bookings 100%, but outside of our shutdown in April, most of those days were rebooked and for more money.

The market in Northern VA (NOVA) is crazy most homes have multiple offers the first day on the market.

I'm in Halifax, Nova Scotia If that is an important factor. 

In Nova Scotia ( Truro NS specifically) would Multiplex rental units be taxed at the residential tax rate or the commercial tax rate?

https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2017/mar/navigating-real-estate-professional-rules.html#:~:text=A%20taxpayer%20qualifies%20as%20a,providing%20personal%20services%20in%20real

If you are willing, I think you will widen your aperture of markets if you are willing to drive an additional hour from the NOVA region.