SE Tax is is a separate code section under 1402 not 469.

However, on my last flip I did pay SE which I was not happy about either. 

There are individual investors who might lend privately, but not banks or hand money lenders per se. 

@Sylvia CastellanosNot too familiar with that HOA per se.

IN generally I've seen the idea be that you se aside a certain amount each month so that when the time comes it is there. 

This includes things like:Daily cleaningConcierge servicesMeals or room serviceOther hotel-like amenitiesYou materially participate – You can still override the per se passive rule by proving that you actively manage the property.

Quote from @Rob Howard: @Kevin Day I'm not sure about Cleveland per se - but I would have a conversation with the management company to incorporate language in rental agreements saying you DON'T have in-depth lead information - even if you do the inspections - if you're doing tests, a few feet from where you did the test could have led exposure.

I want a property that will provide a high return on investment, whether it’s from monthly CF,  appreciation, or value add.Further, I’m less concerned with historical CF per se; more interested in what my CF will be considering any changes in the property, either forced or occurring due to outside forces.  

Quote from @Jennie Ballard: We are moving to SE Houston / Baytown area in the spring.

Rental income gets excluded from SE tax, but management fee income would be subject to SE tax.