I’ll report back how it all shakes out but figured I would share what mass save (Rise Engineering since we have Unitil for utility supplier) was currently offering.  

Laying off older engineers and investing in AI.

You'll want to make sure that you have the architects, engineers, contractors, etc. all lined up to really build the case to the lender that while you don't have experience you do have a team of strategic partners with experience. 

I've hired a team of Software engineers at about $80/hour, the going rate 2 years ago was $225/hour.

I'm an software engineer on W2 and she started as real estate agent about 2yrs ago.

I would begin to have a conversation with an architect/engineer and someone who understands zoning to see the possibilitiesGood LuckGino

We had an engineer come out, and according to his opinion, the lots are not buildable.

I have enough rentals now that I have quit my job as an electrical engineer.

I think I have the spot picked out, I am currently working with engineers, contractors and the county to get a better understand of the numbers it will take to make it happen. 

Depending on the lot if it is in the county's critical slope designation the foundation is required to be engineered.