And to answer your question about building insurance - also included in the HOA fee - it's necessary to ensure the building can be reconstructed in the event of a fire, major hurricane, etc. 

Hi all,I am a new investor in the Denver metro area and am doing a bit of work for a home that I bought a few months back (demolition of a back area of the house and its subsequent reconstruction).

This is tough to do.Sec. 469(c)(7)(C) provides, "the term 'real property trade or business' means any real property development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage trade or business."

It's unfortunate to hear of his circumstance, but some people don't realize that auto mechanics, plumbers, attorneys, and surgeons, etc., are all for-profit businesses that help people in need.

If they have sat uninhabitable for an extended amount of time there might be a reason why, as most owners would work to get through the reconstruction process as quickly as possible to limit the amount of lost income. 

It's a matter of interpreting the definition of "real property trade or business": "...any real property development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage..."

As an aside I am a surgeon with a high W-2 income but less available time due to a demanding job.  

Looking to acquire a mixed use property in Morris County NJ - this is will be demo & reconstruct property so once the property is acquired we will be applying for variance / permits etc. with the town that may take ~12-18months to get approved.

Looking for examples that qualify or examples in these 11 categories below of “real property trade or business is any real property trade or business that is involved in:” - development, redevelopment, - construction, reconstruction, - conversion, - Acquisition, brokerage - Rental, leasing - operation, management, Trying to gain a more clear and detailed understanding on that part.

A cardiovascular surgeon three states away has no interest in calling Ruby to find out if she can clean the cabin on Friday instead of Saturday, or calling Joe Handyman to see if he can get over and fish a snake out of the dryer.