Needed to hire an attorney, translator, and engineer to negotiate terms and perform due diligence on the property.

I bought a car at 19, had to put a new engine in my truck, and the student loans I had for my first year of college I attended are what make up my debt right now.

The architect will blow up your budget with his finishes more than the structural engineer will by over-designing the structure.

If you are getting an engineering degree, finish.

I am a full time engineering student at UW-PLATTEVILLE graduating in May.

One local recommendation led to a company with an appraisal background and another local recommendation led to an a company that used a professional engineer and a CPA to produce a report.Any tips on qualifications to look for in a company, and do they have to be a member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals. 

I also didn't see any soft costs like civil engineering, architecture, MEPs, etc.Happy to sit down and talk more precise numbers instead of back of the napkin estimates or help in any way I can =)

This goes hand in hand with environmental and engineering surveys, reviews of title and survey, etc. 

I would definitely consult a Geophysical Engineer (with experience in FL),  to avoid being surprised later with continual subsidence. 

I have a background in energy engineering and significant water savings can only be achieved for buildings with 20+ floors.