@Johnny McKeonI'm not a CPA but my experience says, yes, you probably can.To avoid confusion it is helpful to separate out the concepts.REPS - Roughly, the requirements are minimum 750 hours active in real estate and those hours must exceed any hours in a non-real estate job.  

in my experience doing this in Vegas - the gross rental income is about 50% higher. 

The information shared is based on my experience and industry knowledge and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice.

I can't say when that will be but 4.125 is quite a lot depending on the rate you get.I personally want a hassle free funding experience and the lower rate.

Worst contractor experience I've ever had.I then hired a second remediator.

This experience proves that even with challenges, strategic renovations and persistence can lead to a profitable outcome.

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

I prefer markets that experience mild winters to eliminate the added costs brutal winters can bring. 

•My goal is to build long-term cash flow through rental properties while ensuring my partners see strong returns.I’d love to connect with investors interested in passive income opportunities or those who have experience structuring joint ventures.

But in my experience, you would be better off spending that same amount of time/hustle working a second part-time job with guaranteed income, then investing in buy-and-hold properties.