I'll try to be brief.I was shown a house and the MLS remarks had a city project id, there was an assessment and the payment to the buyer from the city for replacing a retaining wall and fence.My buyer's agent called the listing agent, who casually explained that it was a little utility work and sent a URL to some newsletters the county sent out several years ago when they were voting for the project.I called the city and talked to someone in the engineering project to see what was up.

While I was working my full-time day job I was attending a local college, 4 nights a week, studying Architectural Building Engineering, i.e. learning how to design residential homes.

I'm 24 years old and have a full-time job in engineering.

I am currently in the real estate field (not directly investing), I have an expediting and project management firm which also does Architecture and Engineering.

Another thing to consider, (and maybe someone else can chime in on this) I've heard that Philly has become a NIGHTMARE for investors ever since that building collapsed a while back.At my local investor group people were telling me permits are damn near impossible to get anymore and you need architects and engineers to even get anything approved.That could get costly very very quickly.

If the consultant was an engineer or an inspection report perhaps required by state law, then yes.Is it necessary or even customary for a residence?

I'll be able to code my own landing page and take care of the search engine optimization.Before I start marketing to sellers, I would like to market to cash buyers.

I have a long history in the industry in Architecture, Engineering, Building, and as a Rehab'er and Entrepreneur.

Heck, you could be a receptionist in a RE office during the summer and you'll learn a lot by listening, asking questions, and undoubtedly through osmosis.WRT course work: Any courses with a business, math, business law, or engineering focus will be of use.

I have a background in engineering and project management, hence the fixing is actually the fun and easy part.