Architect Expectations - Frustrated To Date

[Traci Pietra]

Have finished my first flip and moving on to my next.  Thanks BiggerPockets for the continued inspiration.

Also have joined a realtor to develop and brand a strong real estate portfolio.  Our long term goal is managing multiple rehabs and rentals at once.  Our current dilemma is that we purchased a distressed property that needs a full gut.  We will be doing a bump out (10'x15') and pop up (adding a 2nd floor).  Our current timeline to date is below.  I was expecting to be in permitting by now but we are not.  The architect has indicated my expectations are unrealistic.  Can someone provide guidance on a timeline on what would be considered a realistic expectation on drawings submitted for permitting from an architect that understands we are flipping the home (time is $)?    Also a timeline for construction docs so I can get bids from multiple builders in the area (still don't have those either).  

9-13: ratified contract on the property (5 day contingency - footers)
9-18: footers checked and confirmed can hold 2nd story
9-20: plat sent over to Architect
9-23: initial sit down with new architect to discuss plans
10-14:  meet with architect  again - made minor modifications
10-15: received partial elevations from architect so we could market coming soon on MLS
10-25: Met with Architect and builder to get update on status and quote
11-14 meeting today to hopefully confirm final plans and get them submitted for permitting (another 6-8 wks in county zoning and building)

Also, would like to develop a growing relationship with an architect in NoVA that understands Arlington County Land Disturbance issues.   Any suggestions in Arlington County for an architect?

In need of knowledge- Traci