Like ourselves, we're not the largest or highest positioned on search engines, but we're all "hands on" (doing the work ourselves, no salesmen!)

I ignore the Zestimate as I find that it overstates the value of tax sale properties, which are generally in worse shape than the comps Zillow's algorithm is using.

Thank you for the infomation, Kenneth.I'm partnering with a land developer who has 20 years successful experience in this industry.Furthermore, he knows the head of the county, engineers and many others.The properties are way below market value.With that said, there is almost no room for mistakes. 

Now of course for a new build, or a major remodel, you will have to get an Architect and an Engineered set of plans, and submit plans to the City and a Plan Check company.

I'm a software engineer by day and aspiring house hacker by night.

In order to find a solution to any problem the first step we scientists and engineers do is, define the problem.

You, must be an engineer, LOL, Good luck to youBTW I have asked several times, how many have you done in those areas. 

I purchased my first property couple months ago in Feb.  Have a good tenant.  My first property was turnkey, ready for rent. Should I wait until I have enough savings for a 20% down payment and do the same again?  I ...

That news is doubly good for me since I am an engineer/project manager.

It seems the cyber truck fiasco is brining in engineers from everywhere.