The cost starts with  1.) plan cost (survey, civil engineer, site plan, architect, structural engineer, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (short for MEP) plans, etc.).

If you need assistance reverse engineering a deal, feel free to reach out, and I'd be glad to help. 

Or if things are that slow in the off season , shut it down , if the rent is canceled out by the cleaning , you are still losing money , electric and wear and tear . 

I know I’d be able to adjust rents and/or pass on at least water and electric expenses down the road. 

Should connect with an engineer that would work with the city 

We have found that cost seg engineering firms can also be helpful in answering some of these questions.  

Hi All, I am a structural engineer by day looking to branch out into the world of real estate investing.

I would definitely have a structural engineer do an inspection if moving forward, but the question is...should I?

After posting I saw in your profile you are a software engineer.....What would be REALLY cool...If you could develop an easy to use Gantt chart software (Think Microsoft Project, but WAY easier to use) that was designed specifically for Real Estate reno / BRRRR. 

B.S in Civil Engineering, I night my first house and started flipping.