In regard to the permitting process and its associated cost; in my experience, what you pay and how long it takes tends to vary probably a little bit more than it should based on the engineer you use and who they know.  

I am a mechanical engineer and a new member.

Hi folks, I'm a software engineer trying to brainstorm and evaluate financial products that landlords would find helpful.

Hello all,I'm a civil engineer in the Portland area.

The appraisal is as important to deal structure as the engineer's report is to physical structure - and in fact the appraiser may want to review the engineer's report. 

@Marcella Marquez, When I was hot and heavy in the clearing and earthmoving business I used to get tidbits from civil engineers about what they were working on.

I had one project that was frustrating because I would bring everything I was told to bring (in terms of engineered plans) then they would ask for more.  

I'm a mechanical engineer and work full-time while my wife stays at home raising our family.My goals are to have passive income from properties & investments to replace my full-time job. 

Well, we received several pages, including drawings engineered by a company 4.5 hours away. 

@Scott Scharl  in that case super simple again.appointment with good civil engineer in the area.. and best to use the company that prepped the plans your looking at Ask them whats needed to finish.trying to find out what to do on the internet is a worthless waste of time.. belly to belly go talk tot hose that do this for a lviing