In addition, active residential RE is not passive even if using a PM.  

Look into Steadily for additional info/coverage.Don't get State Farm. 

Thanks for the additional info @Jerry V.

The thing is, I don't live there, and I'm eager to start my investing journey in that area.

Additionally, there is no REA org here that I'm tracking. 

The properties are either one street down from each other or are 2-4 buildings next door.Property #1 (Currently live in with my family and I)Purchase Date May 2021Mortgage Balance: $117,898Rate: 3.625%Mortgage payment including escrow: $870.51Purchase Price: $143,000Tax: $3,308Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $110 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyProperty #2:Purchase Date:: April 2022Mortgage Balance: $135,756Rate: 4.625%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,375 (payment normally $1,059 but payment increased due to low balance on escrow because of tax increases)Purchase Price: $148,000Tax:  $4,578Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,400 a month only water is included in rentProperty #3:Purchase Date:: February 2023Mortgage Balance: $118,518Rate: 5.99%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,315 (taxes have gone up for this property as well)Purchase Price: $132,000Tax: $4,522Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,400 a month only water is included in rentProperty #4: (We were thinking of selling this and take profits but not sure to be honest)Purchase Date:: February 2024Mortgage Balance: $139,408Rate: 6.75%Mortgage payment including escrow: $1,332Purchase Price: $147,000Tax: $4,130Estimate to sell in today's market: $190,000- $210,000 based on current sales in the market this yearHOA: $100 monthly includes Water and building insurance and other maintenance for the propertyRent: $1,350 a month only water is included in rent

.- I go to military training on the 7th.I have a good lock on my interest rate and afraid of doing the mortgage application over again due to a slight decrease in my current job pay but will be going up again in a few months and I'll also be house hacking once I own and solely live in the house.

I bought a rental duplex in Lakewood, Ohio for 250k back in 2021 when I was living in Cleveland.

Hello friends,Does anybody who had experience with Live and Flip consider that as a business for tax purposes? 

Its a living document.