If you're good at keeping the customer happy, and get good at bringing in business once you advance somewhat, you can get on the partnership track and make some very serious money.If you're willing to move to a different field, computer hardware and software engineer continue to be a lucrative field.

Is your 80% ARV considering the appreciating market we are experiencing?

I funded a start up for a steel fabrication company, he was an engineer with 20+ years, had collateral after inventory was pledged with his assets, good credit, and had contracts to fill.

I firmly believe that investing is a team sport and at this point in my investing career would be very open to the idea of partnering with more experienced, like-minded investors.

I'm wondering if anyone from SE MI can recommend a home inspector that is also a structural engineer or foundation expert.

. - I spent $500 to have a structural engineer tell me that several times when I was looking at a purchase recently.

I plan to fix it up while living in it, rent the other units/basement and flip it after a year or two or hold it as a rental.Also, I am game for any networking or meetup opportunities around Portland or online, if you are experienced or not I am always interested in grabbing coffee or a beer.

I wanted to lay out some simple facts and ideas and see if some of the more experienced members can help me proceed efficiently.About me: Mid 30's, employed, good credit, no debt (except current home, has ~30k in equity).

Hopefully your coworker is using an experienced agent, or has someone else doing the negotiating that will stay on top of it.

What has already been done in the way of engineering, installation of any utilities, roads, etc.?