I hired a surveyor,  engineer and ran through the process with the city myself. 

Is there a point of contact person/business that handles all home investor concerns (general contractor, engineer, etc.)

Look for warning signs like wall cracks, misaligned doors, or uneven floors, and always get an inspection from a structural engineer (not just a foundation repair company).

@Ken Almira don't buy a Florida condo w/o checking that they've passed their engineering inspection and their reserves meet the new requirements.

I’m mainly focused on the ATL/GA region but am open to exploring other cities too.A little about why I'm here: I’m an engineer by day and a real estate enthusiast by night.

Reverse engineer the list of most recently acquired hospitality business built or bought within the 30-40mile radius, You’d be puzzled at how much capital they have to play with.Crowdfunding or Real Estate Syndication: Platforms dedicated to real estate investment might have investors interested in backing a boutique hotel project.

Now to be fair the company we are funding is a Civil engineering firm with deep experience..

Quote from @Blake Winiecki: Figure out how much you want/need to earn, then reverse engineer it to see what options are available. 

They have allowed me to quit my job as an Engineer. 

Social engineering is everywhere, and some people are really good at making you believe what they want you to believe.