Hi all! I've listened to about 20 podcasts, and I am finally giving in and joining the forums! I'm a 28 year old Structural Engineer living in St. Louis, Missouri and am starting to get very interested in REI. I'm hoping to help contribute to the community with my knowledge of structural engineering (I am emphasize in building design) but also take away as much information as possible as I look for my first (but hopefully not last) investment property. I will say that I am very happy to offer my opinion on structural issues, but in the cases that you need official structural analysis you should always hire and pay for a local structural engineer that will sign off on reports/improvements.
My hobbies are rehabbing vintage motorcycles, house improvements, and playing music. If any of you have ever heard of the Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps, I played trumpet for them for three years ('05-'07 specifically)! I also just acquired my professional engineers license in the state of Missouri! Hope to talk with all of you soon!
