There are multiple ways to qualify for "material participation" but this would help to keep someone else under 100 hours. 

New user, first time post.Trying to gather info for an HOA Board about possibly having the HOA buy 'bulk' cable TV, Internet (Wi-Fi) with VOIP for use by each owner in a 55 year old and over HOA with 62 dwelling, plus a clubhouse with at least two additional TV usage locations (main clubhouse room, plus exercise room).Cox/Xfinity is the current supplier for the entire property which only has coax cables installed on the property below ground.

Spend more than half of your total working hours in an RE business in which you materially participate.2.

Know the prices of your trades, know your material costs, know your end sales prices. 

There are people on the Internet who teach this skill for price- I don't have a direct recommendation, but they're out there.

Potential hangups with materials?

What you may save in material you will make up for in engineering and architecture fees. 

Two coats of paint including ceilings and trim for a 1200 sqft. house in our market is at least $5k including materials.

Therefore, you really need to have a great team in place and be able to source labor and materials at "in house" prices.

Discuss timelines, costs, and any materials that might be needed up front.