This is what I do being an engineer.

I'm in your neck of the woods, Laguna Niguel, and hang out in Aliso Viejo a lot (only sizable and nicer town center around town :) I am also a software engineer working full time in San Diego.

I would say foundations can't be determined without a contractor and sometimes even a structural engineer.

I currently work as a Software Build Engineer, along with running/operating a machining business with my husband.

To best answer your question, search engines such as zillow redfin and realtor.com combined should get you the same results as MLS. 

I currently work in the steel construction industry as a Project Engineer but I'm looking to switch gears and build a career in real estate.

I've heard about BP from a number of sources including podcasts and the REIA groups I've been attending for the last few month.My interest in investing is 1) to help anyone looking for the assistance of a Realtor in this area with a software engineering background, 2) buy and hold rentals, and 3) crowd funding opportunities.

The assessment may include a civil engineer looking at the feasibility to gravity feed sewer or need for grinder pumps or a more costly pump station, assessing soil types for building suitability, wetland restrictions or conservation area requirements that may affect the buildable area, assessing zoning and municipality temperament for zoning changes, and maybe at an additional cost a soil test for onsite septic if sewer proves to be unavailable or too costly.

I am highly motivated invdividual with full time job as Network Engineer, looking for an experienced people who wants to create a diverse portfolio.Never quite Never fear.

All the inspection reports I have seen have so much disclaimers and waivers on both the liability and scope and extra verbage to recommend hiring a professional plumber, professional electrician, professional structural engineer etc...for each sub section to qualify their findings.Its a quick visual inspection.