Ram being a math/science wiz he know selling at yr7, using 1031 to redeploy profit's, is a huge profit from staying in that 0-cap-x zone AND via pyramiding gains. 

Finally, with the use of Trusts while establishing these structures you can add a level of anonymity by removing your name from public record.Actually operating an LLC does require some discipline, but it isn't rocket science.

Comping a property is part science, part art and sometimes the more experienced folks know a few tricks based on the area.

Since they don't teach this stuff in school (mostly) and it's not rocket science (usually), with support, it's a great way to build one's personal skillset on the fast track. 

I am fascinated by this space and believe in our industry, so I would love to solve some problems!

Ultimately, working with contractors is an art and a science.

It's science and art, get out in the neighborhood and explore the city, you can see and learn a lot. 

The answer lies in the psychology of real estate buying, a fascinating aspect of the housing market that can shed light on our behaviors as buyers.The Emotional ConnectionWhen it comes to buying a home, emotions often play a significant role.People form emotional connections with properties that go beyond their practicality.It's not just about square footage and the number of bedrooms; it's about envisioning a life in that space.

What an engineer does is not rocket science, it just happens to be really boring and analytical to a lot of people sometimes :)Estimate the loads of the part of the house that this post is support (I'm talking EVERYTHING, all the sub floor, walls, sheetrock or plaster, everything above it) and see how the capacity of that post section compares to the load.Don't do this to act like you have authority as an engineer, however you can be armed to negotiate and push back on your engineering firm that you hired. 

I know this isnt rocket science what we are doing here, but its new to me and I would like to hear opinions of others.