prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

Make sure you and your contractor get the right permits but all you have to do is add temporarily walls to where you want to section off.

That being said, how does one go about getting architect plans for a home to get bids from contractors in a smart way?

Looking to connect with others in the area who are buying long term rental properties.

Current building code requirements and local amendments should be considered forrebuilding the fire-damaged portion of the residence.The Engineer shall have no liability to the Owners, or to others for the acts or omissions of theContractor or any other Persons performing work on the project, or failure of the Contractor tocarry out the work in accordance with this letter, except where specifically inspected andapproved by the engineer and discovery of defect is possible within the normal ability or standardof care for the industry.This report is based on a diligent visual inspection of the referenced areas.

Are you seeing additional value-add from the service beyond just Rolodex contractor dispatch?

I don't have time to be the middle person between a contractor and tenant.

I'd recommend consulting a local contractor or real estate attorney to ensure all changes meet city codes and to help streamline the permit process, especially if you’re aiming to use the properties as rentals on Airbnb.

Do you work out a deal with campus registration?

They're definitely still out there, they're just a bit harder to find but it's just really about having a good contractor that can get you accurate quotes for how much the rehab will be and an experience realtor / broker who can give you accurate ARVS for what the property will be worth once the work is finished and helping you find these deals as soon as they hit the market, or has a good source for off the market properties that might be viable.