I can see an explicit exception in CA Tax Code § 17561 that says you can not use the qualifications in Section 469(c)(7) (Real estate professional) to render that income as non-passive, but I see no callout for 1.469-1T and, as such - as a non-CPA - I do not (yet) see a reason why we cannot follow the same rules for CA that we do for our federal taxes; e.g., if the business is not a "rental" business per tax code, we count that income as non-passive and offset other income (W2, etc) similarly.Does anybody else have some guidance (or opinions) on this matter?

(wisconsin)How can I best position myself in this deal where the lender is comfortable and we have a solid prefab, but also workable to where I can keep my sale price competitive and build costs down.This lot is within spitting distance of the lake.

Someone local who has familiarity with this would be your best person to give you the information you requested.

The city has changed Section 8 requirements multiple times lately.  

Yes, I've been in this for a bit.

Investing in the city is usually a good idea!

Quote from @Catherine Ashmead: Does anyone know of good companies in Arizona that I can contact?

It’s likely the GC will subcontract the concrete work to a specialist while they focus on managing the permitting process and ensuring everything is done to code—especially if there are ADA requirements involved for the ramp.Let me know if you need help navigating the process or any tips for working with contractors.

I would be careful in a restrive area.

How best to do it?