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.

I’m a senior engineering student at Pitt and I too am in the learning stages of real estate.

That is a small project and just like the difference between buying a 6 pack and a 12 pack, the price per can goes down on the 12 pack and even more on a 24 pack.Please name one contractor in LA that can build a 550 SF ADU (new construction) including arch design, structural engineering, and permit fees for $150 a SF who is licensed?

I'm an engineer working in the oil & gas industry for about 5 years.

I'm currently working as a Software Engineer in California, where most deals definitely aren't within my price range starting out.

Reverse engineer your system.