This duplex was flooded in the 2008 flood, so much of it was gutted with new mechanicals. 

In Franklinton there are plenty of large projects going on that will bring massive growth to the west side of Columbus, such as the Peninsula Development, which is a multiphase project that will erect a 24 story apartment complex featuring a grocery store, a multi use office space building, and a new hotel featuring a two-story Pins Mechanical venue.

I wanted to see if there was anyone local to Purdue University that is involved buying or selling real estate.I am an electrician with backgrounds in mechanics and control systems(more information in my profile) and id be more than happy to share my skills in return for mentorship or just to network.Otherwise I was wondering if there are investors in this area (Tippacanoe and surrounding) that could shed some light on this area regarding how difficult it may be or areas to stay away from. 

A full rehab on an 1,800 sqft house will never be so low if it needs all three mechanicals, the roof, full interior, plus foundation repair.

I recommend finding an agent and have them start sending you auto-listings with their filters. 

Hello, I am wondering if any real estate attorneys can please shed light on whether my current job status would qualify me as a "real estate professional".Specifically, my full-time job in which I work more than 750 hours a year is as a mechanical engineer for a engineering consulting company.

Gen Z may be leading a revival in the trades. 1) In an aging population, the median age of electricians, mechanics, and plumbers is falling. 2) Vocational school enrollment is growing faster than at 4-year colleges.More young folks are considering the trades as a career.

NOW, with the lending mechanisms what they are in the U.S. a homes selling price is NOT it's cost to acquire, is it?

Also, what's stopping him from going to another of my houses and installing another fence and then putting a mechanics lean on the property?

You will not want a policy for only a rental, you will likely need to switch companies so that your primary, autos, and rental policies are all with the same company.