I'm a student at Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri, completing my last year in the Architecture and interior design program.

I am working for an architecture firm and have years of building/construction/carpentry experience that I am looking to leverage in my first investment property.

I have a licensed contractor who is able to do the work, but the township is telling me I need to submit an architectural drawing to be approved for the permit.

Plus, a lot of the non-gentrified neighborhoods are now places that are much further out, or lack good transit access, unlike Bed-Stuy, which is close-in, has good access, and has beautiful architecture that appeals to rich people.  

I made sure to save architectural details that gave the place its charm, and choose paint colors that fit New Orleans. 

With all of the artist in Newburgh right now, they don't want the cookie cutter houses, they would rather buy a building that has some architectural significance and put their own twist on it.

That’s an ok price but the good news is that it’s an architectural salvage biz.

They will help with drawings for permits, they will ensure you fit the zoning requirements and/or code requirements, to include for things like historic architecture, likely have references for civil engineers, structural engineers, professionals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), and they can typically help you find an experienced GC for your specific project.I would also proforma out the project in 3 phases: construction (so, construction draws, financing costs, hard cost and soft cost expenditure, holding costs (soft costs)), lease-up, and as stabilized.

Hi Justine, There are lots of things to consider in terms of surveys, easements, zoning, civil engineering, watershed, architecture etc etc.

We updated nearly the entire house: - installed new lighting- updated bathrooms with new fixtures and a fresh coat of paint- Partially painted exterior (brick) and modernized architectural features with new wood- Added 8 ft Privacy fence with a motorized gate to provide access to the garageWhat was the outcome?