All Forum Posts by: Yamini M.

Let me know how I can help.

Sure Chuks, 

Let me know when u are ready.

Yamini

Kendra,

I am an architectural designer in the path to licensure. I currently work full time in Architecture but do projects on the side in residential

. Let me know how I can help you.

@Wilson Bunton Architectural Designer here, Let me know If I can help.

Vipul,

An ADU is a simple Structure. A licensed Architect in CA could probably design this for you and also add structural information that the GC can follow. In most Residential construction, a Registered Architect is not required, but please check with your City about this requirement.

The construction type - regular, Modular or Premade depends mostly on Time and Money. A modular is quicker but could be a bit more expensive. The regular could be cheaper but could take longer to build. So make notes of what is that which is important to you, Money or Time? although they both are interdependent.

The best way to understand costs is to get a Floor plan drawn and get quotes from at least 3 people in the area who have done ADU's

It's always a good idea to involves a professional right from the start, especially someone who is experienced as they will suggest techniques that could bring value and save money in the long run. The 3K is will be well spent.

Make sure you have your requirements in hand when contacting an Architect:

2 beds, 1 bath, etc, Daylighting, etc etc

Good luck!

Yamini

A classic white trim and black Shutters will work as well

Consider this combination as well.

Hi There, Architect here!

Here is what I will suggest you to do. 10 things for this Little home that will make it Shine, I love the lines of this  house already!

1. One color for the whole place - Choose a nice warm tone, but also see what iis the trend in the neighborhood

2. I'd suggest you paint all trim white.

3 Main door to get a nice red, black or a blue, to give the entrance a nice pop. But make sure it goes with your base color. Make sure you use some trim on the door to give it a nice heavy look. If you can get a good deal on the main door, id probably change

that too.

4. Bring in Shutters for your windows - you could also buy these from a place where they have old building material for sale or you could hire a handyman to make it for you.

5. I would raise the height of the porch, bring in new columns to support new porch

6. Mow and Edge Lawn, get rid of wees in Side walk joints.

7. Replace the missing CMU block

8. For landscape at the house, I'd  remove that tree near the window, create a 3 feet bed, Mulch it and plant some low maintenance perennials in the back row, this will also help to cover up the base of the house. In the front I will plant some seasonal.

9. Do the same thing to the tree on the right side of the house, give it a border, mulch and trim any dry and dead branches off the tree.

10. If you have a Mail box area, id do the same thing around it too. If you dont have a mail box bring in a new one paint it and plant a mailbox plant.

Great, yes hit me up Allen @Allen Thomas, I'd love to look up some code. One simple questions, Is Smyrna too hot to look now or are there some areas that can be profitable?

Thank You @Robert Mitchell, yes I will reach out if I have any questions in the future.

@ Nathaniel Carswell, Yes learning is so important. there is so much to learn everyday. I spent a good amount tthis weekend just browsing the website and learning stuff, :-)

HI, I am a Newbie and I wanted to introduce myself to the community. I am an Architect(working towards licensing this year)  working full time in my 40's . RE has always been a passion for me, apart from working on (Spec Buildings and Warehouses) projects at work I have personally handled some renovations at a very small scale, mostly residential. My journey for financial freedom awakening happened a year ago, one lead to another and I found BP. I am reading as much as I can, with a busy schedule it is tough but I have clarity now and I know RE is the way to go apart from other online business I will be starting in a few months.  I want to start with Wholesaling and buying Land, I may get in to Flips down the lane. Are there any meetup groups for beginners in the Smyrna Vinings, Johns Creek and Alpharetta areas I can go to? Can anybody suggest anything. I will go full on into education first few month get as much info and dive in 6-8 months from today. I have this path chalked out in my head. My goal is to own something within 2 years. In the meanwhile I will be visiting BP and getting as much info from here and would love to answers any Architecture related questions for people here, regarding code, design, colors schemes etc.  I am thrilled I found BP !