I think the 50% rule is just a tool to make quick offers and weed out garbage deals.You can also reverse engineer it to adjust the offer price so that the numbers work.But it doesn't replace actual research and due diligence.

I am an engineer, so I am analytical and am a huge proponent for having systems and SOPs in place to streamline processes and create a reproducible product.This "one-sheet" concept is new to me, but it makes a lot of sense to have something like that so that your criteria is set and specific.Regarding deal analysis, I have been using J Scott's SFH Rental Analysis spreadsheet to practice analyzing deals.

I’ll cut right to the chase - I’m an engineer working at Tesla, 24 years old, and super interested in real estate investing (for a couple years now).

I have a bachelors and masters in engineering, but when I decided to start investing and when I got licensed and begin my agent business, I learned everything from books, podcasts, those around me. 

The house is new and has engineered hardwood floors, which are now in excellent condition.

I stayed there one night, while on a field job in my past engineer life.

Do you try to be present when GC has meetings with engineers/architects, or just wait to hear back from the GC?

A good wastewater engineer in the area (the town clerk's office will definitely be able to recommend someone!)

Should I get an engineer or someone out?

I am an engineer so I can figure out the details.