If you need assistance reverse engineering a deal, feel free to reach out, and I'd be glad to help. 

Should connect with an engineer that would work with the city 

We have found that cost seg engineering firms can also be helpful in answering some of these questions.  

The cost starts with  1.) plan cost (survey, civil engineer, site plan, architect, structural engineer, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (short for MEP) plans, etc.).

That's how you decide if the project is worth doing before you start spending money on architects, engineers, city fees, etc....Or you could spend $30k to get your plans stamped and then run the numbers and find out you can't afford to do it....Just curious....how much are your architect and engineering fees?

Hi All, I am a structural engineer by day looking to branch out into the world of real estate investing.

I would definitely have a structural engineer do an inspection if moving forward, but the question is...should I?

After posting I saw in your profile you are a software engineer.....What would be REALLY cool...If you could develop an easy to use Gantt chart software (Think Microsoft Project, but WAY easier to use) that was designed specifically for Real Estate reno / BRRRR. 

B.S in Civil Engineering, I night my first house and started flipping.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.