I know how to read an abstract and interpret complicated title insurance issues, I understand local laws, closing statements, and taxes.

ThanksSo I assume meeting with contractors for a copper repipe ($10,000-$12,000) and property managemet and home depot for a new tenant paint could be interpreted as necessary to physical presence?

Basically, you are "doing business" in California under the FTB's interpretation if you direct a management company from California, use a California address for tax filings, and/or maintain a California bank account.

I believe, at least, I now have a better understanding of what this means to me.Our values seem to me to be a lens through which we view and interpret the world.

As this is rare situation, there is not much guidance and I had to directly interpret the IRC code.Based on my understanding, I dont think your recovery period resumes. 

The problem is that perceived position is constantly moving because it's based on subjective interpretations of value. 

Foreclosure is a term that can be interpreted several ways. 

Not sure how to interpret this.

From a NAR perspective (Just my interpretation of course) is about giving false statement about another agent.

This is very open to interpretation and comes down to making an educated determination based on prior tax cases and interpretations- since the IRS didn't clearly lay it out.