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.

This area holds some amazing architecture too. 

Generally $100k-150k discount due to the extensive work/ cost and timeline it takes to lift the house from start to finish.In all you need to have architectural plans, permits, utility shutoffs all prior to the work, lift the house, new foundation, extend or completely redo utilities as they may have been submerged during flood.

If the roof needs replacing always opt for the lifetime architectural shingles with streak guard.  

I work for Saint Joe's, managing university housing (my background is architecture and sustainability) and have been learning the market and building a solid network.

That means I do residential design.I have worked in an architectural firm and now I have been on my own for 3 years.At BiggerPockets I am learning about investment and also studying the market because I will be moving to the US soon.

For a little background, I am a licensed broker and I am working on finishing up my architecture license this year (only 3 tests left!).  

I don't have prior real estate experience, but have worked for a general contractor for the last year and 8 months and love everything about architecture, design, construction and real estate.

Also, on the architectural fees, what are those for?