People believe they can short cut this by utilizing search engine marketing (SEM), which is paid for search results.  

The window sill cannot exceed 44" from the finished floor level• There needs to be a• All apartments and hallways must have interconnected smoke detectors• One of the first floor apartments must be designed as a Type "B" accessible unit and must be on an accessible path• Accessible parking will be required for the buildingThe mechanical/electrical components of the building will need to be evaluated by an engineer to determine if modifications or upgrades will be required.An onsite review of the building may bring up additional issues beyond those mentioned in This is all very common building code requirements when doing multifamily.

That engineering background will serve you well.Here are a few thoughts based on your questions:1.

I love the "what would you go back and change" question becuase of course everything we go through has purpose to who we are now, but in general when i reflect back on what I could change or tweak it would be that I woudl trust less in the "system" of getting a good engineering job, and relying on promotions etc to make income jumps,  I did a lot of free work as a salaried engineer, and made the companies I worked for huges sums of money on an annual basis from cost savings, and I never saw a lick of that.

Madison SPECS is my favorite, but they're better for larger portfolios or if you want an engineer-heavy study.

These specialists can inspect and, if needed, seal foundation cracks—either from the interior or exterior—and install interior perimeter drains that lead to a sump pump If there are signs of structural damage—such as significant foundation cracks, bowed walls, or uneven floors—a structural engineer should evaluate the situation before major waterproofing work begins.

If so that is a huge first step, then you would want to get the markets they play in, their pricing engine so you know once you get a deal under wraps, it should pen out.

The challenge for central coast is there's no large economic engine to drive that area.

I’ve lived and invested through them.But the fact that so many smart investors write New Orleans off as having zero appreciation potential — that’s exactly why I think the opportunity exists.This isn’t a Detroit situation where the core economic engine left and never came back.

But the truth is—real estate can generate wealth in multiple ways at the same time, and when you stack them together, the long-term impact is powerful.Here are the 5 core wealth-building engines of real estate investing:1.