No personal visits (meetings).

The engineers' opinion initially should speak to the severity of the issue.I'd break down an engineering engagement into 2 parts:First would be an initial visit and rendering an opinion on the severity and possible approaches in design to remedy.2nd would be the actual design and cost opinion(s) to remedy.If you're pretty serious about the house, I think if you pay the $250-500 that I think you'd likely need to do the first, that would be a GREAT investment more than likely from what you're describing. 

It seems longer than just a normal visit, sure...but does the longevity really mean anything? 

My plan was to follow up with a text message with website link (which I just set up) buying4cash.com - While working Full Time until Im established enough to make the switch to wholesaling Full-Time I wanted to try to develop a system that didnt require me to try to grab each incoming call, but rather be able to return the "cream of the crop" at the end of the days. 2.

Their website is depositcapital.com.

Hi BP,I am seeking any resources (books, websites, software, etc) to help educate myself on home design and renovations - particularly those focusing on the exterior of homes.

As a rule of thumb an accurate bid takes about 40 hrs of work and 10 site visits.

Etsy and Artfire selling hand made or custom itemsEbay stores selling items you find in your area that others can't find or get easilyCreate a blog discussing something you are good or passionate about for advertising incomeStart a youtube channel for advertising incomeStart a services based business doing something you are good at and advertise on CraigslistCheck the Craigslist gigs area for one time quick gigs you can get that work around your scheduleUber or lyft as a driverHouse hack, or buy a house and rent out all but your roomWhile saving move your money from bank to bank to gain their 3 or 6 month bonuses like $300 bonus for holding your money in their savings for 90 days, then move it to the next bank offering that.Sell everything you are no longer usingSell photographs to stock photo websites like istock, depositphotos, etcBuy pallets of overstock/returns to ship and have Amazon sellBuild websites for companies using wordpressOffer to maintain the social media for all business owners you know, and take a monthly fee for some extra facebook and twitter time.Become a long distance digital assistant for some REI investors that need you to analyze deals, juggle calls, etc allowing you to learn along the wayOf course any job working in the industry you are looking to get into like an working with a realtor, investor, broker, mortgage agent, etc would be preferred since it gives you further advantages in future investments.Let us know what you decide to do!

Rentometer for automated valuationsCheck current listings in HotPads, Craigslist, Oodle, newspapers -- if 5+ unit try LoopnetCall For Rent signs you see in that area of townCheck out property management websites; they typically have all of their available units listed onlineOne way to get a baseline is to check Section 8 government website for the areaHave a realtor run rental comps for you

Well, after it was bought, I visited the house and learned that the house got caught in a fire a month prior.