An architect with aspirations of becoming a private house entrepreneur

[Niv Calmy]

Hi all, 

 I am Niv, a 32-year-old architect. With 6 years in the field after my university degree, I've touched all types of projects but mostly I love (very much) and specialize in residences - private houses, apartments, and small-scale buildings. I recently came to the realization that I can already do such projects on my own - I worked in one of the most significant architectural firms in Israel, I see that I have what it takes to produce good projects, and I decided to resign in order to start and promote the entrepreneurial part of my dream- to become an architect-REentrepreneur. The problem is that I'm not sure where to start, and I need practical RE education.

The idea of also wearing the entrepreneur's hat in the project is that it will give me more independence -
Financial independence, general life independence (to depend more on myself and my abilities and less on clients) and creative freedom and control as an architect, to make more coherent projects - in terms of decisions, design and presentation.

If someone here has an idea \ insights \ advices for how should I start my new way it would help a lot.

thanks,

Niv

[Barry Ruby]

@Niv Calmy

Niv,

Your architecture experience gives you a great head start in getting to where you want to go.

The most valuable thing that you can do for yourself is to gain financial literacy and the skills necessary to fully underwrite a project.

Let me know if you need any assistance in doing this.