When I called the Pollution Control Board to inquire as to if they knew anything about the environmental engineer who submitted the $3,500 bid, they informed me “off the record” that he was the best in the county.  

If I really wanted the house I'd bring my own structural foundation expert (doesn't have to necessarily be an engineer) to look at it and give me a verdict.

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Legislators understand where the economic engine is.It also helps that the first $100 million was deployed cleanly—no waste, no drama—so the city walks back into the Capitol with real credibility.This year’s request focuses on building momentum:– Converting vacant downtown buildings into productive space– Upgrading the Belvedere and Convention Center corridor– Advancing LouMed– Improving the Waterfront Amphitheater– Building a modern regional first-responder training campus– Transforming Jefferson Memorial Forest into a meaningful outdoor destination– Expanding sports-tourism facilities that drive steady visitor trafficHousing is another major pillar.

Turns out to be a Civil engineer by trade cut his teeth in NYC development so highly experienced..

Will get Engineering plans. 

Lot PricingWe reverse-engineer it.

I was told by a prospective lender to assume 6% appreciation and 5% seller fee for my model - these numbers are far more optimistic than yours, perhaps misleading as you say.I agree that residential RE should whoop passive investing to be worth it, especially since I have a full time job as an engineer so time is precious.I will tune up the underwriting calculation with the categories and values you’ve mentioned, and look more into passive investing options, and compare the 2 to come to a decision.Thanks again for taking the time to provide advice to someone like me who is learning the ropes, I appreciate it.  

Think about who you want to rent your property and reverse engineer it from there.

ARV Doesn’t Matter Until the Rehab Is RealisticToo many investors reverse-engineer their deal:ARV × 75 percent = “My max offer.”Then they plug in a rehab number that magically makes the deal look good.The problem?