Process of Rehabbing a house that has been on a fire

[Elizabeth Cordero]

So I guess I was to brave to take on a new project thinking I’d figure it out along the way. I’ve purchased this house in a great location ARV 325, PP 160 . My issue is getting the process going, I know we must take half of the house down but the engineer I contacted gave me this whole lecture as to why he can’t help me, me being very resourceful want to only find people with a vision ( those who find a way). He told me the drawings come first then he comes in. The architect on the other hand, says the opposite. Which one is it??? I’m in the state of Utah in Salt Lake City. Anyone has good advice for me?