I'm an engineer by degree so a methodological, data driven approach was important to me.  

Now in most cases the same renovation will require an engineer report, and full architectural drawings….I recently had to obtain structural drawings and complete special inspections for a rear trex deck….Just a few examples of costs someone will incur flipping a house in Philly.

Quote from @Michael Torku: I'm a software engineer getting into the world of real estate investing.

In any case, BP posts rank high in search engines and I can't think of anything this thread can do for his business if someone does even a modicum of due diligence. 

We have invested a considerable amount already into the to-be-built plans, architects, engineers, etc.  

I have too many expensive degrees and this is the one way I imagine that I can really contribute to the family's finances because of my expertise in finance, engineering, construction, etc. 

I have a friend who is a software engineer who is on his fourth note.

I do have experience in web development, search engine optimization, writing copy, advertising, design, and user experience.With the rough numbers that I have so far, replacing and exceeding her income appears viable - Of course this is with financing, and a trusted friend joining as a partner. 

I hired an engineering company to provide the following for the Floodway Permit:Topographic SurveyFloor CertificationNo Rise CertificateElevation CertificateThe biggest issue for me was the wait time. 

I just graduated college and I start a new job next month as a Project Engineer for a multifamily construction company.