That sounds like a solid foundation on how get started.

I've been absorbing a ton of information on RE to help with foundational knowledge. 

We had the inspection today and had a contractor come out and there are foundational issues that we were not aware of, so the total cost of the project will now be between $25,000-$30,000 rather than the $10,000 we were anticipating.  

Im currently looking for a structural engineer that can come out and look at a foundation at a property in Westford Ma this week. 

While it may sound sensationalist, I believe that the foundation of Corporate America will look drastically different coming out of this pandemic.

This has to do with the roof and the foundation being the most expensive components of a structure.

Again, for an investment, I want to be sure i'm not walking into a money pit such as bad foundations, significant wood rot, a really failed septic, etc.Are you asking about a fixer-upper?

Again you are a contractor so i think, depending on your capital : you could go after homes that people don't want to go for : 1. foundation problems 2.

Laid a new foundation and finished the basement apartment.

We have an existing business in the countertop fabrication business and need more space to get the automated equipment we need (water jet and line polisher).existing facilities are not what we need (10k sqft warehouse, 1500 sqft + show room (separate or together).we want to buy as we own our current two warehouses (2 units 4k space each).strong reinforced foundation (ideally gently sloping to remove water), 20 ft+ ceilings, 2+ loading bays, low HOA (or water and heavy granite/quartz trash removal included).because this is so large and specific and e-commerce has jacked up warehouse prices we are strongly considering building.