It'll also be helpful to get your investors on board if you have a set of architectural plans that defines the scope of work.

My background is in architecture, sustainable design, and large multi-family management.

I work at a commercial architecture firm, and we do commercial work.

The skill set that I can bring to the table are Reading and creating Blueprints ( I have a degree in Architecture)Estimating ( I also have a degree in Construction Management, currently a project manager )Good peoples person ( I have work in Sales for most of my life before becoming a Project Manager)Software savvy - ( Used mostly all Architecture software out there and some PM software, but I can learn any other software pretty easily)Fluent in SpanishTIME and WILLINGNESS TO LEARN!

However, he installs new 30 year architectural shingles, Stainless appliances, hardwood and tile floors, newly painted interior and exteriors, and more.If you are going to own a property on a street of mostly rental homes, I'd suggest that you stand out from the crowd.

Do I have to file with the local building department so show plans, architectural drawing etc. or can I move forward and do it without? 

I first looked at a Rutland, Vt 7br/2ba 3,100s.f. 1/4 acre corner lot, slate roof Victorian home with all it's original architectural features intact about 7-8 months ago I first bid on it.

This property would need extensive rehab and even some architectural work, as an additional room would need to be constructed either by utilizing the "doormer" method in the attic or restructuring the main floor by knocking down walls.The third property walkthrough was at an active gut rehab fix/flip deal that Dhru and Aaron are involved with.  

Before you get referrals for the GCs do your properties need architectural drawings.

We decided it was best to just get a full set of architectural drawings printed up so the city would stop asking for more stuff.