There are several others that chime in on Architectural things.  

my background: studies: Bachelor (Architecture) / Masters (Management)  working experience: urban planning  / currently: construction management  My job offers me: get to know the local contractors / some investors / deep know-how of construction / good salaryMy goal for the future: fix and flip / buy to rent on a private investor / JV basis / in Europe - maybe US later My research on RICS: Should provide me a better (international) network with all RE related professionals. 

.- 2 Bed / 1 bath 800 sq ft to be upgraded to 3 bed 1.5 Bath (additional 600 sq ft) - Architectural drawings already approved- Currently in inspection period, so looking for bids- Potential to lead for long-term business in the areaCall me or PM at your earliest.

Second, I went around town during my first summer between architecture classes and begged brokers with investment experience to be my mentor and offered to work for $10 an hour.

My immediate architectural network is not as well versed as I had hoped, so I thought some folks here may have gone through the process.

There are probably architecturals down at city hall. 

I am an architectural designer with over 30 years experience as a previously licensed building contractor.

On all of the fix and flips I have ever done I have been my own GC and Architectural designer.

I am an architectural designer and expeienced builder.

@Patrick Philip1- Your architect is talking about construction cost which usually doesn't include Architecture/Engineering fees, land acquisitions, Building department fees or holding cost.