Context: I have a degree in architecture.

Also the county or city might require ( high style ) architectural features for build quality that run up standard cost per foot substantially.

I think the architectural costs is about 10% of hard costs around here.

I have property, architecture and development plans all in place.I am lacking the financial ability to do the project myself.

.$325,000 lot (his builder bought a duplex and is offering us one of the 2 lots at cost)$425,000 construction costs (includes architecture, interior design, staging, etc)$30,000 financing costs$40,000 closing costs / buyer’s agent commissions$820,000 total costs/breakeven number (**we could fire sale the property at this price point in a matter of minutes if needed) ($150,000 equity, $600,000 loan)$1,000,000 proposed sale pricePay off: 1.$630,000 construction loan (includes financing costs)2.$40,000 closing costs / commission3.$165,000 equity (my group loans the equity to the deal at 10% -- $150,000 + 10%; assumes I borrow all the equity at 6-10% as well so likely no spread to me)= $165,000 gross profit45% ($74,250) to builder (he gets paid on profits, no fees, but does not contribute equity)25% ($45,375) to my friend the developer (he brought the deal, already has the architect engaged and plans almost complete, orchestrates the process, brings the team/expertise to the table)25% ($45,375) to me (bring the equity, take out the loan, assists on process, etc)The goal is for me to learn as much as I can on this deal and to hopefully be able to form a partnership with the developer going forward where we are doing several deals a year and both getting paid on all of them.

This quick-fix will make the interior architecture of your home sharper, cleaner and more defined.

Like the architecture and the fact you could go 4 stories.  

There are hundreds of roofers out there- its the same concept of installing the architectural shingle in CT or MA or NJ or NY.

Heat map shows much lower crime in most of these, and you can buy solid houses for decent prices (even if they aren't as beautiful as Detroit's architecture).

I do have the time to get materials and I'd be pulling permits myself and getting the architectural plan for the addition work.