Single-family home with large yard, as we learn, now rethinking our strategy.If we sell now, are we considered dealers and taxed on ordinary income plus a self-employment tax ?

The used car dealer pulled a fast one on me when he sold me a lemon.The realtor pulled a fast one on me when he told me that I was buying a house in C Neighborhood when it was really a D Neighborhood.

The sign company I worked for (Watchfire) essentially had "dealer" relationships and would only sell parts to Watchfire approved "Sign Companies".

Do you want to be a big wheeler-dealer real estate mogul or a small investor/ landlord? 

@Matthew Irish-Jones thank you for the advice!

I have a full time W2 income (not related to real estate) and do my investing part-time.I have been reading online, and there seems to be a chance that IRS can label us as a "dealer" if we flip a few properties in a year, and then we can be subject to the 15% self employment tax.

You need to look into the private equity or exempt market dealers. 

@Ronda Doxey Account ClosedIt boils down to whether or not Ronda is classified as a dealer.

Broker-dealers have lists they're very protective of and will lease to you for a fee if you find the right ones. 

Prices have gone up for Harry where the supplier/dealer is actually trying to cash in on the credit, raise the price then offer the credit, not leaving much room for the contractor/developer.But if you talk quanity for ten homes, then there would be a savings.