Which activity is NOT considered as "engaging in the real estate business" under South Dakota law?

Renting rooms at a lodging establishment is not classified as "engaging in the real estate business" under South Dakota law because this activity typically falls under the realm of hospitality or transient lodging, which is regulated differently than residential or commercial real estate transactions. In South Dakota, the definition of engaging in real estate business primarily involves activities that pertain to the buying, selling, negotiating, or renting of real property that is occupied for longer durations or considered permanent residences.

In contrast, activities such as renting residential apartments, negotiating sales of commercial properties, and managing rental properties for landlords directly involve the ongoing use and negotiation of real estate assets, which are integral to real estate operations and require proper licensing and regulatory compliance. Therefore, these activities are clearly defined as part of the real estate business in South Dakota.