Everyone wants to do direct bookings and save money on platform fees, but if you cannot survive using the proven search engines, I just do not see a property being successful overall.

Caught this on market watch - looks like it is happening to some extent - https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/this-software-engineer-used-cryptocurrency-to-buy-his-dream-home-but-the-process-wasnt-entirely-straightforward-11619662003

what about engineering cost segs?

Being an engineer, I often work 10-12 hour days and, having a 45 min drive each way to and from work, there isn't much time left in the day aside from while eating.That's great that most of your clients are ready to put in an offer when viewing homes. 

Wife: Kim currently working as a software engineer used to be a real estate agent in the same area we're investing in.

Especially for an engineer who likes to take a long time to make decisions (husband) and an analytical person who wants to know exactly how to do everything perfectly before attempting (me).

You claim to “not promote” DIY, while you post links to their site and slam engineered cost segregation.

To me I think the technology and the ability to vet services easier with more trustworthy review engines has made it much easier now than it was for my grandparents or parents.

We have a baby on the way, our first, and I have been able to secure side work with my engineering degree that pays better than the fees would probably ever cost. 

@Sean McCluskeyI’m a structural forensic engineer and those are big cracks in multiple places.