Architects, Structure Engineering, Permits Clarity

[Loren Becker]

I recently purchase my first property to flip:

I have run into a road block.  How are flippers getting renovation plans, structure engineering drawings quickly to submit to planning and building and safety so they can obtain a permit.

The county of LA has a extensive list of requirements to get a permit.  I get the impression that many are not even pulling permits 

Please share you experience

Thank you

[Connor Wingfield]

Architect here. Look into splitting up the approval process into phases. 
Not every architect will have your urgency, so you need to be up front at the beginning and ask for them to help 'phase' permitting. 
Take a site plan and required drawings (can be really simple) to the building department and have an initial meeting. 
Small projects can be approved over the counter, it's kind of like going to he DMV. If the can't approve them they can tell you exactly what you need to do, and tell you how long it will take. 
Some people get creative with permits. They will start with a kitchen remodel permit, which can usually be approved over the counter. They can start construction on the kitchen. At the same time submit the rest of the drawings for permit that may take more time.