Hello,I am considering using the Seattle STFI process to add a 1 story, ground level, less than 750 sq ft addition to a house I own.I have used the STFI process previously to remodel a kitchen, with me doing the design and much of the work myself.A housing addition is obviously much more complicated than a kitchen remodel, however, I would like to save $ and GC the process as much as possible.My ideal process would be:Get professional help in all aspects of design, feasibility etc.Get professional help in planning the build, schedule etc.Me scheduling, orchestrating the individual contractors on the build (slab, plumbing, framing, electrical, etc.)Me doing most finish work.Question:Does the process I described above seem reasonable?

Especially in homes built between 1990 - 2010 there was apparently a bunch of designers who thought they should spec out dark wood floors and dark wood cabinets.

depending on the type of vacation rentalbeech front, mountain escape, down townall that is what matters for your furnishings are going to reflect were you areuse descent quality stuff no matter what store you get it from I believe you are interested in the type of design?

We found the land, and now we're in the stages of designing the structure of the property.

its called being a land developer and there are 100 ways to skin this cat. the most money is made buying from the farmer and in the path of progress and let the zoning and market come to you.. next is entitlement process which is what the OP is talking about getting some sort of design and plans approved them flipping.Next is ( as it relates to SFR) putting the infrastructure in and selling shovel ready lots.then you have soup to nuts  buy raw land entitle it develop it and build your product be it resi or commercial or what have you. 

If you want a designer for the full project, I would not recommend an hourly fee, but a project fee OR what I have done in the past is draw a contract of initial deposit and remaining balance of design fee paid when the property sells.

We've designed the concept with an architecture firm and an engineering firm who have history of designing shipping container homes. 2.

The GC will manage all phases of design and build, and cover upfront associated costs.

But when I'm in "contractor mode", soccer moms hang on my every word and ask me to suggest all kinds of design selections.

Very tough to get 3 or 4 designs per room if you’re paying a local designer $50-$100/hr.This is how I get around my lack of design skills without overpaying.