As a next step we would walk the property with a foundations expert, but, who better to get some opinions from then the excellent BP community!

A security system works in several of our homes but is not feasible or economically viable everywhere. 

Provide an opportunity and be the expert and people will want to invest with you.

I would not use a closing attorney for subject to that isn't an expert. 

This can entail looking at economic drivers of an area, population growth, job growth, home prices, rental prices, etc.

The economics, financial, social and mechanical and legal make it fascinating to me.

Not all mentors and successful real estate entrepreneurs are experts in every field, different people have different areas of expertise. 

Inspector/contractor/property manager will be the team of experts you will rely on to make an informed final buying decision here. 10) RENOVATE - you must use an airtight process to manage your contractor to protect yourself and arrive at the desired outcome, on time, within budget.

I have been learning some basic real estate modeling but am far from an expert.

Meaning we were combining households before we got married and he is an expert in the area we were moving to.