@John CockrumI can also get you a pre-analysis at no cost that will be the IRS' preferred methodology, engineering-based.

Buy a small engine repair shop.

The reply depends on what state the contract was written in. I

Also, what part of Stockton are your rentals in? I

I was a civil engineer for 5 years, then switched careers to be an airline pilot. 

Interested in exploring big sky, Bozeman area to invest in. Is

Also, if you see a development project in your neighborhood that interests you, find the job box on site and look at the plans, get the number of the engineer or the developer and make a call.

I sometimes search the address on Google maps or Zillow to see what kind of property it is and what neighborhood it's in. I

Depending on the findings you may need an Engineer for anything structural.

I have priced out engineered studies that the DIY studies and haven't found a huge difference in my benefit but I have found a huge difference in the price that I pay.