I don't need a stamp or an architect sign off per the city.  

Bottom line, it took about 3-4 months to get my plans approved, I used a designer/architect to manage all the plans/approvals (about $7k), and my contractor gave me an estimate at $167k for everything, totally re-doing the main house, I mean everything, and then tearing down the casita, minus the brick walls, and then expanding it and building a duplex (350 sq Ft per unit, so small) including an entire new roof for both units.

I am assuming the architect that built the plans?

If you stay focused and disciplined you are going to be light years ahead of your peers in 10 years.I like that you have a very specific goal, but at your age and in this market you should really spend at least the next year just getting educated and networking with the right people.Get to know real estate agents, contractors, architects, designers, lenders, and other investors in your area.

Once confirmed you could do the addition you would engage an architect and civil engineer to develop plans.3.

Hi,I am planning a renovation on a property in the naples area and looking for recommendations for an architect for the planning stage.Cheers,Rod

-Real estate agent-Title company-General contractor-Real estate attorney-Designer-Engineer(s)-Draftsman/architect-Staging companyI have always chosen to focus on my skillset and that is finding deals, then organizing this team of people to help me execute my vision.My opinion is that if you are a real estate investor, you should focus on being a real estate investor.

I'm looking for an experienced multifamily architect to draw up plans for a 3-plex on a Mesa, AZ (Maricopa County) RM-2 zoned lot. 

With my main focus seemingly on hold I’ve fired up my “ask an architect” business once again that I figured would be helpful to many here.

Architect, Civil Engineering, MEP, Structural, Marketing, Legal, Developer Fees, Construction taxes, etc?