So as the diary goes.The Good: Trash out completedTear off roof done and replaced (architectural)  Breezeway between garage and house removedHad Perc test today, passed.

The house is also in the Historic District (built in 1868) and has stunning architectural charm on the outside  with a renovated interior.Also, agree with Sean on being super prepared.

I work as an architecture designer, so almost the same field but not quite tho  !

I had an issue with the contractor and obtaining the architectural plan for the attic initially but I resolved it but it affected the timeline of getting the permit from the city which pushes us behind when it comes to completing the project.

I work for a construction manager and my background/degree is in architecture so I am able to design and build a home myself for alot cheaper than what it would cost me to buy, or pay a contractor to build. 

So just a little background info about me - I work for a top top brokerage firm in NY and have studied architecture & real estate development.

I'm a licensed architectural engineer with 8 years of experience practicing mechanical, plumbing and fire protection design in Baltimore, DC and the surrounding areas.

I've tried to do a search online for books on the characteristics of a building in terms of design, architecture, and construction i.e. what is a parapet, what are the different types of doors (double-hinged, storefront glass), what are the available roof systems, what is a knee-wall, what are the different styles of flooring, the differing fixtures and fascias, etc...

In the process, I learned a little bit about building codes, dealing with city planning department, inspectors, hiring help and sub-contractors, and obviously learn a lot about the various aspects of single family home remodel and construction.I did my undergraduate studies in Architecture but never pursued that career path but instead decided to record music and ended up building home recording studios and learning a lot about sound-proofing, acoustical treatments, and other helpful but niche/technical things that end up quite applicable in improving real estate properties that are near loud things like freeways, train tracks, and airports.Around 2008, I purchased a single family home in San Mateo 1/2 inherited, I bought out the other half from an overseas relative.  

There are efforts to revitalize downtown but some of that seems to revolve around preserving the architecture which can lead to some logistical difficulties for investors who want to rehab H/T @Will McGuire.