I am a Zimbabwean Architect interested in learning all I can about real estate from all of you so that I begin to invest in my home country, of course real estate in Zimbabwe is very different compared to USA or Canada but still the two days I have been active on this platform I`ve picked up one or two valuable points that I can apply here.

I'm a landscape architect by trade. 

You will need an architect to do a site plan.  

We are just about to close on this 25,000sf lot in Corona Del Mar.The property is already subdivided and comes with previously approved plans for two 10,000sf homes designed by renowned architect Brion Jeannette and boasts a white sandy beach and the largest private dock on the west coast that will accommodate two 100’ yachts right in the back yard.We have a future value appraisal that was done in October 2014 that says each home will sell for $22,000,000.

For fun, my neighbor who is an architect, and I sometimes walk over to open houses of newly renovated properties.

I think Longmont is working on allowing ADUs where permitted and having plans that are provided and pre-approved by the city so that yo don't have to hire an architect or submit for zoning- you would be able to just get your permit and build it, which is really nice.

He works as a solo architect.  

While you talking to the city, ask them for an architects / builders of the similar type of the property.

SUMMARY> >>> >> 6400 SF Office Building> >>> >> 6400 SF Lot> >>> >> Built 1974> >>> >> Features, 5 private offices and meeting rooms,> >>> >> 4 restrooms, 2 with showers,> >>> >> commercial quality kitchen..perfect for> >>> >> architects or engineer or others> >>> >> Loan Matured February 2016> >>> >> Current Default Rate 18%> >>> >> Monthly Payment $5,501> >>> >> NOD's Filed in 2014 and 2017> >>> >> Comps at $1.8MM> >>> >> CURRENT UNPAID BALANCE> >>> >> $1,039,000 +3% fees to be paid by buyer

with commish and holding cost 170k becomes less than 100k.its OK nothing to right home about and I bet hard to wholesale to a builder.Buddy Holmes  if your not in the ARB ( New St. is)  permits 45 Days total cost 5k  plus cost of architect plans.. its builder dream there..