We start consulting with our surveyor and architect as soon as we are are under contract and 100% sure we're gonna close. 1000sq ft is a lot.

There was also a jackhole contractor a the beginning of this project (who I referenced in a previous post on another project) who wasted a little time, and an architect who didn't seem to understand time is of the essence.

It has a lot of information on selecting architects, engineers, and contractors.I've only just started reading For Dummies books, but my experience with them so far has been great.

@Karen Margrave being an architect I see new construction booming now. 600k however is for personal use not cash flow rental.

Solution=find a experienced residential architect who isnt working a whole bunch right now.

to be sure, you would need a local architect or engineer's consult.

See below...I plan to go and investigate further tomorrow.I was wondering if anybody could give me an idea of costs (ball park) in order to get it finished, in order to see if this is worth persuing.By the way, I am aware this is a very vaguequestion and amongst other items... permits / architect drawings would need to be submitted.It's about 2,200 sq ft and finishes would be mid grade.

then you click on it and learn 'all you can' in five minutes.Take THAT information and consider WHO among these people you'd like to talk to.For example: You love the design concept so you learn about the architect(s) and the designer(s), the developer, the dreamer, the mastermind.... !!

They don't need to be an architect, preferably not.

You can utilize an architect for this, but as I say in my Lifecycle post, you should learn this for yourself ultimately.