Now, I get the opportunity to spend a week with people from a variety of occupations including engineers, doctors, IRS agents, internet marketers, pilots, book/magazine authors, artists, surgeons, movie directors, bankers, teachers, flight attendants, lawyers, the list goes on and on and does include real estate investors too.

'If Momma ain't happy....there's no-one happy" :)We just had a Bio PhD & Elect Engineer move after 2 yrs in our > $1500/mo rental as the PhD's full-time position didn't pan out.

These guys spent about $50-70K on engineering, lawyers, environmentalists, appraisers, etc..

Another option is to hire a structural engineer, (ballpark $300 to $500) depending on house size, for their opinion.There are so many areas of shifting soil here in the metroplex, that it is more common to have a house with settlement than one without.

Most of this is all search engine optimization.

I was thinking painting it fire engine red (my walls are taupe, baseboard trim white, and floors oak stained walnut) and thought of painting the tongue and groove behind it white (or the taupe) as well, but not 100% sure on color scheme, as i want the FP to be the focal, and not have too many colors going on. the living room is decorated with tan/chocolate, hints of red etc....

But there should also be a transition audit done along with along with long term budgeting done by an engineering firm.

Ask specific questions or use the search engine to find answers.

I am currently paying myself 3k a month and re-investing the rest in my business.2. 23, my younger brother, civil engineer working for construction department for the city of san francisco. he only has 30k in the bank. and 3k a month. 3. 33, my friend also a restaurant owner. he has a house under his name. paid off. valued at 700k. i don't know how much he makes a month. (4). 49, mentor, General contractor. he is the uncle of my childhood best friend. who passed away.

I'm already over $1k of costs in with the inspection, appraisal, and structural engineer costs.