I already have the land, most of the high-cost items (utilities, permits, engineering, and architecture are all done) BUT....We are not going to build and here is why.If I can buy at between $85 and $110 per SF for in place, including the land, then the building would have to generate returns higher in proportion to account for the value of the in-place structure AND the land AND the price difference between buying and building.for 12 units, that would mean=Land Value = $250k (probably low for a lot that you can build 12 units on)Cost different between building and buying (middle number used) = 12 x 850SF= 10,200 SF x (125per SF- 100 per SF) = $255,000.This means that the value of that 12 unit building would have to be $555,000 MORE than an in place 12 unit.

The property is fully vacant and requires a complete renovation with architectural plans in place.

Architecture may be slightly loose, but FF&E won't be. 

I am looking information for 1.) total number of units 2.) total square foot 3.) individual unit square footages 4.) floor plans 5.) architecture/building information 6.)

@Jay Hinrichs, I have seriously considered getting licensed, but I've heard many times that unless you are a full time realtor, you have no hope in making any kind of money that way.When I was going through the process of finding my current home, I was reminded of my love of homes and architecture, and how very easy it is to see if a home was loved or neglected. 

But if you like architecture at all there are a few must sees in Cincinnati.

Hapeville has higher cost housing/better architecture and more amenities, while East Point offers a greater sense of City, proximity to Atlanta and greater appreciation based on CoA developments.

In high school, I was very passionate about architecture and even designed a home in my drafting class.

I needed to get a variance, which is almost complete and I have my architectural plans, roof plans, site plans, etc fully done.

.#3 Contact Local Contractors for PricingCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.