QBO is a robust accounting software that is great for managing income and expenses for properties.

Taking this from a bit of a different angle, I find that many engineers tend to become great real estate investors.

I've done one deal on my own as of now as a buy and hold, and I have one degree in engineering and another in real estate development. 

My contractors don't want to work in Knoxville because the permit process is very difficult and over the top. i.e. my structural engineer says they require double the national standard on some of his items.

Consider reverse engineering.

@Jacob Johnson might be a good idea to get with a local civil engineer and a local dirt contractor to hear their opinion.

Hi BP investors, I am looking for an architect or structural engineer for a feasibility study to add 2 additional units on RM1-3 lot here in San Diego and possible subsequent collaboration.

Being a profitable investor is a role you can perform largely alone but it will take you a lot longer and you probably won't be nearly as profitable as you would have been with a good team and it won't be nearly as much fun or as robust a structure as you won't have the under-pinning of relationships to catch you if you falter at some point and need support in one form or another.So - I would suggest you start working on your foundation stone.

We're new to investing here in Utah and are excited about joining the robust community!! 

Most hardwood is engineered and thus not "real" anyway.