Do I need to submit plans from an architect/engineer or is City ok with owner-drawn plans?

I am a young engineer and I'm seeking to do something new on the side. 

In syndication, one of the target bases is high income earning professionals (ex. doctors, lawyers, software engineers) that don't have the time, expertise, or desire to invest their own money. 

A septic system is about 20k on the high end (non engineered).

If the front foundation wall (that has load against it) has to be over 10' tall, then Sevier County will require an engineer's stamp on the drawings.

in a couple months, i would like to buy my first property. i live in san diego ca and its really expensive market. i have family and we are used to living in around 900sqft houses, i would like to find a multi house property for a house hacking method. ive been looking online for a while but i don't ever see "wat i think" are good deal. i am an engineer that makes 6 figures and the couple time i talked to a real estate agent they try n push me to get a big expensive house because i can "afford it". i don't think they understand that i want to achieve FI. anyways my question is, how do i find a real estate agent that understand what i am trying to do?

You'll also need a CPA (taxes & books) and an Inspection Engineer that will (inspect for your interest) and walk you through the buildings condition, it's physical appearance under, through and up top as well as any land or structural issues the inspector sees.Most attorney's will have a top end Real Estate Managing Broker they can or would refer you to for all of your questions and that person should/would be happy to answer your questions.I've sold many investment grade properties in my 30 years.

I’m a software engineer and now work remotely.

Bought my HI house in 2005, started renting it out in 2011, but the tenants and home were zero maintenance so I have very little actual landlording experience.Recently widowed, 4 young children, 1 young Newfoundland puppy, 2 helpful but sometimes contankerous parents.Educational background in business and engineering (the ocean kind), currently teaching at VMI..where there is no ocean.

While I recognize that it’s frustrating in the beginning, it will give you the motivation you need to learn how to engineer your own deal flow.