I'm definitely trying to be cautious, hope to not fall into analysis paralysis (I have too much engineer in me).Thanks Ray very helpful.Jeff Barnes, I'll probably send you a PM when time to rollover.

I've always wanted to get into the real estate game, and I think now is as good a time as any to do so.I'm 23, graduated a year ago with an engineering degree and I have a great job.

I work for a Municipal Engineering company and deal with the issues created by storm water connections to the sanitary sewer system.

My rentals are in a couple of areas that people I work with (I'm a software/hardware engineer) might say they wouldn't go into.

I wished the BP search engine was better.

Paul,I see you're a Facilities Manager...I went to Mass Maritime for Facilities Engineering.

Capital is the gas that makes the business engine run.

, minus cost of placing financing (if any), minus engineering & survey & permits/fees, minus cost of sale (commissions & closing costs), minus however much profit you want to make.

I have my Realtor's license (and engineering license too, but have it "inactive").

As an agent your "consulting" will be pretty limited under a broker due to liability issues if the broker has a brain, which they usually do.This is more of a marketing ploy than a professional position for an agent as they usually don't have the in depth knowledge as saying RE consulting can get into commercial avenues, finance, accounting, insurance, engineering, construction, development.....you get the idea.