Its a tough one to really help someone with. 

For tax purposes, it’s about whether you pass the 750-hour rule, the 50% rule, and meet the material participation requirements.

(after I deduct all the labor/material costs).

Income from a trade or business where a taxpayer doesn’t materially participate.2.

But the neighbors told me when they built their house from ground 6 years ago, there was no issues for any building materials or trucks going through the alley. 3. the house is in historic district of Charlotte, meaning there are quite some restrictions on the exterior renovation. 

In one of the posts some of their marketing materials (not sure how old it is) had him listed as CFO but also noted he worked as a fractional CFO.

We have a lease clause that plumbing issues caused by the tenant that are not the result of a mechanical or material defect in the plumbing material are billed to the tenant.

Also on the lookout for ideas and materials and homes you can make tenant and idiot proof. 

Came up with a little mental "que" or montra if you will the other day while driving to help me through those tough mental days, and wanted to share...."

In this area, the two soils engineers I've used most often are McDowell and Associates, and Soils and Materials Engineers (SME) - but I don't know if they have branch offices in the area near your problem site.Best of luck with it!