I would think a consultant would be more independent, marketing services to the general public in certain areas of consultation.An architect or engineer would be a consultant.There are many areas of professional practice in real estate, accounting, economics, law, engineering, finance, marketing and management, enviornmental and physical sciences, geology, hydrology and more I'm sure.

It's awesome when experienced guys join up - I bet you have a lot of knowledge that maybe you can help fill people in on about commercial real estate!

Thanks All . . .Dave Carpenter - That isn't something we've experienced, but we'll check it out.

I'm a full time engineer at the moment, and looking to get into Multi-Family rentals.

Don't get caught up in the engineering side of a deal.Make your offer.Get an acceptance.Tell escrow the terms and your buyer's name.Let them figure it all out and mail you a check when the dust settles.Cash your check and keep looking for more deals.It REALLY is that easy.

So much so that the break in that we experienced a few short months after I took over, was handled more or less in stride.I still own 25 residential units and without having sharpened my teeth on them, I would not have had the ability or confidence to buy a storage facility.

To me this is bass ackwards, a seller must provide mercahantable title, they need to show they can perform (for the reasons you experienced) and the title policy is an insurance policy covering the buyer, not the seller (makes as much sence as having a seller pay the howeowner's policy, IMO).If you buy a car, doesn't the seller have to show good title?

The cost overruns could eat up your dream and cost you many nights of sleep.If you need to ask the question, at the very least you may want to consider bringing in an experienced partner.

We've ivy league, medical, HBCU, engineering, sports etc higher education right in our town.

Is anyone willing to connect with me and give me some insight on this process and the best techniques to streamline it and/or refer a legal counselor or experienced wholesaler who understands the midwest/Wisconsin regulations on this type of business.