I'm currently rehabbing an older 2/1 SFH in the SE Dallas area. The contractor that is doing the work cut 2 - 3 inches into the structural beam,  to accomadate a door!!??   The Inspector said I would need to have a s...

I’ve seen this statement in a few listings: ”Engineers inspections are NOT allowed during showing appointments.”I can guess at why it’s there (to mask problems), but would appreciate agent feedback here. What is the r...

I just bought a duplex in Ventura County after four months of looking and learning about the market, which is still new to me.  I'm from Santa Monica and have always worked the LA area.   
Would love to network as mu...

My company is looking to hire a structural engineer for current and ongoing renovations + development projects.
Please be local to the Greater Phoenix area.
Feel free to contact me for more details. Let's connect!

Hi all, I work as a Software Engineer for a FAANG company and will be moving to Austin, Texas in the next few months. I am wanting to purchase my first home and do a house-hack approach where I rent out a few rooms. I...

Hello all. I came across this forum while researching the REDI Foundation as well as ULI and NAIOP courses and was impressed by the responsiveness and knowledge of the contributors.I'm 31 years old and a licensed prof...

Just purchased a duplex and the kitchen, livingroom, and "office" all require new flooring. These three rooms are attached.  I'm looking for something dark that is durable.  I prefer to stay away from tile. Total Sq f...

Any STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS or ARCHITECTS in the Peoria, IL area willing to do a consultation with us? We have a supporting wall that we want to take down. My husband wants to do it himself, but he wants advice. We will ...

Any recommendation for RV Park site engineering in the Houston, TX area?Thanks,Thomas T.

Hello everyone,First I want to thank you all for the support and advice that you provide on these forums. I've been reading through pages of posts and have learned a tremendous amount. Looking to be a buy & hold R...