Any civil engineers or ex civil engineers?

[Patrick Martone]

Any CEs or ex CEs? If so how have you applied your knowledge, experience, and skillset to real estate?

[Jeff Kochtanek]

@Patrick Martone To flip your question around, when I was an engineering student I had interest in real estate and chose civil engineering to work with developers. Flash forward and I have enjoyed a decade of both civil engineering and investing in Kansas City. In general, the engineering mind lends itself to REI through problem solving skills and making logical decisions over emotional reactions. A few CE experiences that cross over include researching county records, understanding drainage issues, spotting zoning district opportunities & restrictions, and of course understanding how to leverage consultants. REI experience also helps an engineer to better understand the client's priorities and financial considerations...bringing up cap rates or accelerated depreciation opportunity will peak interest!