But this should not be a problem since most QIs operate nationally and we start in one state and finish in another all the time.  

We will have enough money for a down payment, and plan to use an FHA loan for the first property, however I currently have almost no income as I am taking very full loads in school to finish as soon as possible.

I need to finish all those 3 transactions by Dec 2016, and don't want to pay another $15-20k in attorneys/accountant fees, so I'm trying to do it myself.... 

It is a very simple floor plan and am not expecting top $$$ finishes for that price.

Your goals are extremely challenging but attainable over time .

It is a very simple floor plan and am not expecting top $$$ finishes for that price.

She will start work after finishing college by the time I'm back home earning approx $50k a year.

In June I finished my 19th year of teaching elementary school and have embarked on a new adventure and will be flipping houses full time.    

If they can find a way to align incentive, like a bonus for finishing in a certain time frame, they could create a mechanism to get what they need from this architect. 

We have finished paying off our debts and we are able to save approximately $3000 a month.