The listing agent seems to think that it’s no big deal, they just press a button and change it once you ask but I know after my phone calls to the zoning board that I need to hire a lawyer and an engineer hopefully not an architect as well to prepare the plans/ blueprints and anything else they require.

I don't know exactly how the algorithms treat 4/5 star reviews on the OTLs but for me in general...a 5 star experience means an 'exceptional' experience. 

@Brad PiperGet it listed on the MLS and make sure it syndicates out to all of the major search engines like zillow, realtor.com, etc.

I would recommend getting an engineering company to come out an assess the damage.

Deferred maintenance was usually astronomical even once you factor in the incredibly conservative engineering reports in the reserve fund study.

Removing old rugs and replacing with modern engineered floors is highly attractive to young buyers.

Hi everyone,I'm new to BP and the real estate world and would love to get some insights on buying my first rental property.A bit about me, I'm a full-time engineer living in Oxnard, California.

In fact they almost never do, as central bank intervention, stock buybacks, an increase of passive investors, high frequency trading/algorithms, interest rate manipulation, quantitative easing, government stimulus spending etc. have been saving the global financial system from falling off a cliff, while befuddling bears and short sellers, for several years leading up to COVID 19. 

A structure engineer will charge about $1500-$3500 just for his written suggestion. 

However, I have lived in Austin for over 5 years and have worked as a software engineer here for 3+ years.