The engineer would likely have to perform soil studies (soil borings) to determine the actual strength of the subsurface and from there the thicknesses of asphalt layer, aggregate base course, OR other base courses that may be required.

Or if you are just awful at finding deals, you could always use a pro wholesaler and focus on the value add of flipping if that's where your expertise lies.It's important to take a look at what your strengths are.

After researching several neighborhoods, entry points, strengths, and weakness of both I had finally decided on Syracuse.

Block adds big value in Florida, both for hurricane strength and for termites.

Obviously everything is deal specific but big strengths are the annual increases, the creditworthiness of the tenants, and typically low/no turnover with higher cap rates than retail lease deals.

Non-recourse are usually made due to tax requirements or based on the financial strength as well as the collateral pledged.

June 10th occ, I rarely consider a July 1st move in, UNLESS they're signing a two year lease and there's a lot of strength in the applicant.

I believe the Vanguard Index 500 is a good investment solution for the real estate professional who wants to invest some of their capital in the equities market with a 20 year horizon.Real estate professionals should focus majority of their energy and time into their strength which is real estate investing, not researching companies and stocks to buy.

I know what my personal strengths and weaknesses are, and I make those clear up front so that if there are any deal breakers we don't waste too much time.

Use it wisely, and create as many of those kitchen table moments as you can if that is where your strength lies.