Hi yall,I am a college student studying civil engineering, I have a job lined up for after school but I still have one more year of school after this year.I am thinking why not but a 4 bedroom house and live in it next year and get a 3.5% FHA loan.

They have pre-engineered homes in the 650-900 foot range that are pretty cost effective.

Do you or some engineer need to draw out the plan for the permit?

My plan is to create an LLC as the business entity and use flipping to provide a financial engine to getting into long term holds. 

A example would be if the engine is bad.

Maybe an agent or working as a building engineer for a large multifamily group. 

Many jurisdictions will let you do it if you live there, but once you start getting into foundation work, many require a 3rd party engineer and contractor get involved. 

The guy was a freelance engineer that did work for a utility company. 

Engineer here for what that's worth. 

The Zip code of 48221 is next of the list, here is the link https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/rental-property-informationI believe renovating and selling for top dollar would be in your best interest. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/defenders/detroit-landlord-jailed-for-code-violations-including-apparent-black-mold-raw-sewage-at-home