If you dont have it under contract , you cant ask a civil engineer or the county zoning dept .

Experienced investors will want to help you if you show initiative, drive, and genuine interest.

@Zk LaniMain questions my company looks for: (FYI we don't lend in SC so this is for information purposes and not promotion)This is for a 100% HM loan that covers both purchase and repairs for new or experienced investors with low document requirements.Before you have a property targeted:1) Bank statements showing roughly 10% of the loan total on hand.

I'm an IT Engineer by trade and look to leverage technology to its peak to accomplish my goals.

You will likely need to speak to a lawyer or a experienced landlord in your stste.

@Allan Kyariga go to local investor meeting and network with experienced investors.

Dealing with the building/planning/zoning/BGE/structural engineering companies, etc?

Experienced investors for a newbie looking to have a passive income portfolio.

Find a good contractor to walk the project before buying it if you are not experienced 

So even though the communication is more personal you may end up in situations that your 1 man operation isn't equipped or experienced enough to handle.