There are ways to de-risk this though (portfolio architecture I guess their calling it).

I already had all the team in place from other projects (architecture, civil, structural, soils, geology, survey, historical) ... we've been at it for 9 months and we haven't even submitted final construction docs.That's one anecdotal example, but the pattern is clear - whether it's CEQA or Historical or riparian habitat or community plan or setbacks or parking or mixed use bonus that hits the FAR ceiling or phantom floors or utility undergrounding, there's just a lot to understand if you're trying to build anything more than a duplex on a single property within City limits.I only have development experience in SD City limits ... curious if anyone has experience doing this in surrounding jurisdictions (La Mesa?  

If you get a degree in Architecture,  you'd still have several years afterwards working for another architect before you can get licensed.What do want to do with your life?

I'm spending between $35,000 - $50,000 per project just on architectural, engineering, and design fees alone. 

Contact informationIECC or Title 24 documents (Energy compliance docs for HVAC, envelope and lighting)Architectural plans including specificationsEnergyPro File (file used to generate the Title 24 doc)What do I get out of a 179D Review?

My opinion is for a complete replacement that matches Bolingbrook's architectural requirement because it is a very nice house.  

(Disclaimer please excuse the grammar or spelling error)Quick FactsFirst I am currently 24 years oldJamaican Born,& raised Currently in Brampton Ontario Canada (13 years) young Entrepreneur Love football (soccer)Aspiring Christian Studied Architectural Technology and Degree in Architecture and Project management BP listener since 2014 Learning Late fall 2014 I was working for a mid size construction firm as a project coordinator in the insurance restoration division. working 10 hours day some time 6 days a week (not too bad). on average i was juggling anywhere between 15- 20 small to medium projects at a time.

So far, they only offered free design services - not architectural services.

.#3 Contact Local Contractors for PricingCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

Architectural plans will allows vary in price.