I'm 24, working in the Texas oilfields, have a Mechanical Engineering degree, and sitting on some cash.

But I'm no structural engineer I'm just someone with some guesses about it.

Unless you have a background in petroleum or chemical engineering or have one doing your due diligence then I would suggest that you walk away from this area.

Quote from @JD Martin: Quote from @Jack Seiden: Quote from @Scott Trench: @Jack Seiden - It's tough to hear this feedback.I, by not paying enough attention to our content engine, allowed us to veer off course, and lost some control over what we published as we scaled to so much content production.

Like ourselves, we're not the largest or highest positioned on search engines, but we're all "hands on" (doing the work ourselves, no salesmen!)

Thank you for the infomation, Kenneth.I'm partnering with a land developer who has 20 years successful experience in this industry.Furthermore, he knows the head of the county, engineers and many others.The properties are way below market value.With that said, there is almost no room for mistakes. 

Now of course for a new build, or a major remodel, you will have to get an Architect and an Engineered set of plans, and submit plans to the City and a Plan Check company.

I'm a software engineer by day and aspiring house hacker by night.

In order to find a solution to any problem the first step we scientists and engineers do is, define the problem.

I purchased my first property couple months ago in Feb.  Have a good tenant.  My first property was turnkey, ready for rent. Should I wait until I have enough savings for a 20% down payment and do the same again?  I ...