I graduated with a graduate degree in engineering and also had some student loans to go along with the degree.1) In my case, I did pay down my student debt prior to buying my first rental property (which was a duplex where I lived in one side).

Though our son isn't an architect, he draws all of our site plans, and preliminary designs, we then take to our structural engineer to do his part, and we have an architect that reviews and posts notes, etc.Price ranges vary so much across the country, I have no idea what is expected in that price range where you are.

Of course don't forget consultants and your friendly attorney who says the board is at risk if they don't take his advice and use consultants and in turn consultant doesn't want to be sued so you will be using the most expensive engineers just to be safe.

Even then, you will run into buildings whose construction is "new to you" and will need to bring along a contractor or engineer.

I would want to engineer in about 25-30% ROI - or you may as well just stay home and let the Stock Market companies do all the work for you.

If the deal makes sense, hire a local engineer for a few hundred bucks to have a look just for your own peace of mind.

A public access road and sewer line would have to be built with a design from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Our farther is a retired electrical engineer and has a wealth of carpentry knowledge.

I'm a sophomore Mechanical Engineering student originally from Long Island, but attending school up in Buffalo.

Hi guys,My name is Kelly and I am a project manager in an engineering company.