But a small business of storing small, inert, items that presents no visual impact for others or other concerns really isn't something you can say a person can not be employed in doing, infringe on the livelihood. 

I ask because understanding the tax treatment of your gain will help you devise a strategy to use those funds.

Will this be eligible for tax free treatment as a primary residence after 2 years?

In all cases, I now want to hold onto a property for at least 13 months (and possibly longer if the aforementioned criteria continue to be satisfied), so as to obtain favorable long-term capital gains treatment on my investments.By comparison, homes in my area (Boise, ID) don't have the same economic investment appeal as homes in other areas (I currently focus on FL and IN).  

.,  My advice would be to put yourself in the buyer's shoes and mentally walk in the house for the first time so you can visualize their reaction.  

Because of a bed bug issue (all tenants left, whole building needed heat treatment, I was pretty heated myself...)- And many more...I am not necessarily richer than before I invested in RE but I'd say my life is somewhat richer...I am never bored.Please send me a message if like me, your parents are source of inspiration and if your love for real estate does not get tarnished by your "love" for bed bugs and dealing with ignorant lenders...

I am used to read the pages of specbook and basically visualize the material and labor costs.

Where as someone purchasing a home for myself, I have a certain visual of what I want.

But as for tax treatment you might try Don McCartney Arlington who has done RE deals himself for like 30 years, and he is also a CPA for about 25yrs. 

At this late stage I normally stay mum until afterward, then have the work done (or a year's weed/fertilizer treatments via TrueGreen) and assess the charges against the deposit.Startup photos and careful photo-documentation afterward are crucial, as well as the need to use professionals for the fix.