I was an engineer in 2007, bought first rental in 2009, got 11 turnkeys in 2015.

A fully engineered cost seg is just one permissible method to accomplish that.

My name is Kevin Fernandez, a mechanical engineer trying to generate passive income through Single family / multi-family home rentals with ambition to expand to commercial properties once I become more seasoned.

I'm a 41-year old software engineer and my name is Marc Ferguson.

An architect, an engineer, a draftsperson?

I’m not unfamiliar with construction, as my full time job is being a field engineer for a civil construction firm (different focus, same industry).

I am in engineering/project management and like my job, but sometimes wonder when can I be independent regardless.

Check to see if you have to install any manholes, fire hydrants, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting any specific street design or access requirements, Check DOT requirements for access, stop lights and permits, traffic studies, DWQ requirements for permits, permit fees and time framesOnce you have an idea of what you can build and what is required in terms of permitting and infrastructure you want to talk to some civil engineers, architects and commercial general contractors that do the type of projects and build the type of buildings you want to build so you can get an idea of costs, time frame and requirements.This is a brief and broad overview of how the development process works what's required before you get too far down the road on a plan.

If your foundation is concrete slab go with porcelain tile is not very expensive and if you chose the right style it has a upscale character to it, if your foundation is wooden go with a direct installation like vinyl tiles or sheet or engineer wood,

IKEA casework + engineered quartz countertop at kitchen/bath.