I currently work as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC systems for commercial projects, however, that is not how I would like to describe myself. 

Everything you mentioned in your post is what attracts people to REI.

a revised drawing will have to be made for the effected areas and then submitted to the building department. you can usually continue with the work while they review it if it is minor interior design.. 

Cap rate was designed for commercial properties and apartment complexes. 

Hey @Theo HicksHere's my take the numbers are okay but if you have 500,000 to spend in Cincinnati market you could buy 6-7 turn key sfh or smaller 4 units and not have all your eges in one basket plus norwood is not the easiest place to deal with and depending on the side of norwood you have to be careful of the drug usages and the type of tents you will attract .

I have a background in Interior Design / Architecture and have been wanting to expand that expertise into the ability to purchase, hold, and flip properties throughout the state of Arizona.

Explain what you do and ask if that broker might be willing to help you find another deal like that one.Other times, real estate agents and FSBO investors create a "faux" listing in the hopes of attracting buyers.

I’m able to get projects done fast because most of the time I’m fronting my own cash at the front end to get permits, surveying ,design approval and sometimes even foundation completed along with several other deposits on windows, doors and cabinets. 

Once we had the property, however, it was easier to go get two other private money loans from friends and family that funded a renovation and attracted a new tenant.

You want to be really careful to not over improve, but if you can get them looking a little nicer than the surrounding properties, you can attract better tenants.