Check for a CA licensed structure engineer.

Wholesalers call themselves all kinds of BS things to disguise the fact they are wholesalers...facilitators, transaction engineers (my favorite BS), etc.

I am a mechanical engineer by trade but currently hold a project manager position for small to medium capital projects.

I will definitely check out Ownerrez as an option to connect to VRBO and have a booking engine on my website. 

Here are the costs to address the issues uncovered by these experts: 1.Wood floor and wall in the middle unit: $44,000 + tax + $2,800 for permit, but engineer report is needed for a formal quote.2.Roof above the middle unit: $8,000 + tax + $800 for permit + ply wood;3.Sewer line outside the building (see estimate): $7,365 total;4.Sewer line inside the building (see estimate): $21,663 total;The total cost plus 10% contingency is equal to $100,000 in repairs that I cannot afford to pay and still be able to fulfill my obligations to you and to the tenants that will have to be displaced for the duration of repairs.In addition, the appraisal came in at $275,000 that is considerably below the $340,000 number.Proposed solution: You will complete all the electrical repairs and ensure all three units are brought up to current code including the outlets.You will have the stucco repaired on the exterior that was damaged by the electrical proof.

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.