I was thinking I could get a engineer to certify the piers and move. 

Unless your engineer supersize your foundation ie requiring 36" deep while it can be 24-28", then I don't think your project is anywhere near 150k, 100k should be enough.

My name is Carter Cole, I am 25 and currently a Field Engineer working in the Natural Gas industry in Denver, CO.

Hi, I'm a mechanical engineer running a couple of business right now.  

I have a degree in Civil Engineering from Rose Hulman and look forward to new adventures.  

My father owns a construction company in my hometown, so I have spent my fair share of summers swinging hammers and digging holes.I am employed as a full time engineer and I am looking towards real estate to supplement my income and build a more stable future for my fiancé and myself in this exciting stages of our lives. 

Great to be here. Looking to learn from all of you in this exciting world of Real Estate...Good luck...!!

An engineering company?

My current day job is an airplane pilot for an engineering company in Utah.

I love @Aaron Mazzrillo and he is a true transaction engineer in the Republic of California.California for terms deals such as lease options and installment sales purchases requires strong knowledge of agency law.The California BRE, bureau of real estate, requires a license to talk to sellers and buyers about buying and selling and leasing residential real estate, unless you are a principal buyer or seller and not assigning.I advise most California investors to do Delayed Sales and Purchase agreements w rights to occupy, losing their earnest money if financing is not successful.