I already have a successful day job as an engineer and this would be a way to expand my resources and to start a good cash flow. 

Hi,I am in my last year of college (mechanical engineering bachelor) and am planning on buying a duplex or triplex next year.

Yea, I intend for the "engine" to run on it's own for a while, just need to have that starter motor to get things moving. 

They'll help with not only design, but with value engineering as well.

HelloHouse on Lake Tapps -  Some un-permitted changes made after construction ...Now trying to get those repairs signed off by City/CountyWent to the City - 1) They want it inspected by Structural Engineer.... 2) They want validation on the insulation depthThen to write it up --- so they can sign off on it ...Any recommendations for the BP Community???

When I reverse engineer my business plan it happens to start with in a garage full of exotics! 

On a manufactured home, you can save because its engineered to be cheaper.

Of course there's some things that have no value for the buyer - legacy, tradition, advertising, labor costs, mystique, whatever - but there's also things that do have value for the buyer, like tighter engineering tolerances, greater attention to NVH, higher quality components, etc.

Neighborhoods will definitely help you narrow it down - look for good school districts, parks (families love parks), and generally less crime rateLook for Economic Engines of stability - what kind of corporations are headquartered nearby?

I work for an engineering firm and help build these types of maps for communities - they are just computer models based on surveying and topographic data.