They have a legit concern that you can steal the plans and copy their design if they provide construction plans.

Looking to talk to someone who’s had experience adding a bonus room/sunroom in San Diego. Need some advice and some recs! Image for reference.

As well, does interior design qualify as a real estate business? 

Does the time and effort behind designing, permitting, and building the ADU count towards the REP status?

Hello all, I do interior design and I am an active real estate investor.

S corp is a separate tax designation similar to a partnership in that there is no entity level tax but has some other nuances. 

I think Rooms To Go would be fine, as long as you have consult a designer (or you are good enough) to pull off the rest of the decor that will really bring the place together. 

As you allocate your budget, I'd suggest factoring in a decent portion for interior design/furnishings and amenities.

I'll work with an attorney to assist with drafting that.Q2: Yes, I'll talk to my CPA but we'll most likely hold the property for at least 1 year under the LLC given our timeline to design, permit, build and sell the property, meaning I should avoid short-term capital gains.  

See below:Survey (8-10 weeks) Request Permit Prints from Design Team (4-6 weeks) Site Plan and Septic Design from Design Engineers. (6-8 weeks) Need survey back to start designs as this is site specific Energy Docs (1-2 weeks) Need plans from Design Team to make request.