If you're not an experienced negotiator in the real estate world, the seller can walk all over you without you even knowing it happened.Local area: I looked at the map and don't see any detractions or unusual noise sources in the area.However, if you're not familiar with the area, anything west of I-495 and north of I-90 is in the snow belt. 

In general, markets experiencing high growth are much better bets than those displaying the opposite, and many metro areas possess their own special form of luster.

I am a software engineer by trade so if the data is in a raw format I can still work with it.

As a new investor, I’ve been looking for an engine that is overall great.

I have a similar background - my undergrad is in civil engineering. 

This is why it is so helpful to have an agent who can point out opportunities where you can add value that newer, less experienced investors might miss.

So I'm looking to hire a structural engineer to assess the foundation and give me me a quote if it needs repair. 

There is a property that required a lot cash to renovate in my area, however, being not experienced in the renovation makes me hesitating to make a move.

https://insiderlouisville.com/lifestyle_culture/hometown-brewing-co-planned-for-pizza-restaurant-on-preston-highway/Shelby Park is experiencing tons of growth.

There will be technical stuff you have no idea what they mean, for example an un-experienced buyer may need to call them to figure out what the heck "GFCI" means.