If I can help further from a boots on the ground perspective or answer any architectural questions, please feel free to PM me.

Then you get to pay for architecture/structural/civil drawings.

Do I have to get Architectural/Engineering drawings first to get this loan approved?

I have properties in Milwaukee and enjoy the architecture, price point, and rent price.

Beautiful old architecture that is neglected and in disrepair... shops on the main drag that are vacant.

Account ClosedI see the architectural flare of the late 70's here... 

W/o knowing the details of your deal, dealing with dcra and spending well over 6 figures to add a bedroom hardly seems worth it, if you made a mistake you may have to eat a loss, but don’t compound your issues, I only stick to projects that don’t invoke architectural permits in dc but I’ve heard it can easily run 9 month even more if your in an historic district just to get permits.

I put in new water heaters, and if it needs a new roof, I do a "roofover" with new architectural shingles.

I don’t think it’s architecturally possible.

I am an architectural designer looking to get involved in the real estate investing world and find this group to be so inspiring!