One has to look at the situation from an equity position, lender position, architectural perspective, construction perspective, legal perspective, entitlement perspective, marketing perspective, and sales perspective. 

Are architectural shingles worth the price difference if you was rehabbing a house for resale?

The other thing you will need to have is the architectural drawings and scope of work to be able to finish the project that was actually permitted.Worst case scenario, the city could make you resubmit for a new permit, possibly meaning new drawings stamped by an architect, and all new licensed trades.

I was approved for Both the PPP and EIDL for my Architecture firm.

For this reason, does anyone have any recommendations on who I should reach out to maybe zoning experts, general contractors, or architectures to see if this is possible with the structure of the property and how much this rehab would cost. 

My background includes architecture/ interior design, construction and project management.

Major changes will require architectural drawings and possibly an architect or engineer's stamp. 

There are many areas in ABQ for you to consider, and you’ll find the architecture of homes here quite different.   

I’m not counting out Macon as of now (it still has a lot going for it- Naviscent, Mercer, Amazon, amazing architecture/infrastructure, Geico) but I think I will take a step back and follow the growth like you mention!

So, I am currently going to school for Architecture and I enjoy it, but I am also interested in real estate I have been for awhile.