Though I'm not new to investing and finance (it's probably an equal interest with software engineering) I am a total newb to real estate: I've only ever rented and own no property.

If that's the case you could qualify for a 30 yr conventional loan if the home is on a engineered certified foundation system.

I am majoring in Manufacturing Technology Management with a minor in Agricultural and Industrial Engineering Technology. 

I am currently attending college for Mechanical Engineering and feel as though real estate is a good fit for my schedule.

She's a doctor of anudiology and I'm an engineer and both went to school full time and lived off the loans.

Also the better you (or a trusted contractor) can estimate repair costs that are conducive to the market, the easier it is to reverse engineer the number and determine the adequate purchase price to yield your desired profit. 

not a novice game.. simply go to  a land use planner or civil engineer in the area and retain them to do a due diligence report for you. 

I was born and raised in southern CT and I think I have a good idea of what's what in the area and hope that will be an asset to me in local real estate.I currently work 9-5 as an engineer at a small design and consulting firm and I'm looking to enter into the real estate market on the side (for now!).

Hi Everyone, I am David Logan, a Software Engineer from Auckland, New Zealand and I am currently looking into what REI is all about however I have no background in Real Estate nor does anyone in my family.

My backgrounds are in economics, accounting (CPA candidate), product design, & engineering — I know, quite a lot but I’m a lifelong learner.