Even if you venture into new markets where you're not the local you can still find those partners (brokers, architects, engineers, contractors, lenders, etc.) who are and have the deep roots and insights.   

.🔹 Step 9 & 10: Engineering & DrainageNot the most exciting part, but if your property needs engineering reports (like soil testing or drainage fixes), get it done now.

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Not worth the cost of the study since it did not accelerate the regular 27.5-year depreciation.By contrast, another investor's $12,000 study on a recently renovated $3.8M office building yielded first-year additional deductions worth over $120,000 in tax benefits - a clear home run.The quality of the engineering team matters tremendously.

Not worth the cost of the study since it did not accelerate the regular 27.5-year depreciation.By contrast, another investor's $12,000 study on a recently renovated $3.8M office building yielded first-year additional deductions worth over $120,000 in tax benefits - a clear home run.The quality of the engineering team matters tremendously.

Sometimes, getting an engineer or inspector to sign off on structural integrity can help sway them in your favor.

Engage architect/civil engineering - If you are buying land to start development and not just land-banking, I'd engage with an architect immediately.

Upstairs, unless I add an extra foot onto the ADU and have the engineers redo all their work, will need to have 30 inch vanities given the space the staircase takes up.These units in my area (Los Feliz, LA) are expected to rent for ~$4,000/mo each.

Hi all,I am a licensed civil engineer looking to get into real estate investing.  

Since youre in an engineering program, youll likely have no problem with self-education.