Thanks Critter-3 and SweetieJean,
On the question of time spent.......... I also used the home office for management of 9 rental properties (all outside US and listed on schedule E) for which i am involved in decisions/management together with local property managers.
Time spent on rental properties was approx an additional 4 - 8 hours per week (so primary office use was for 1099 consulting work). Thanks in advance for your feedback.
