If the job / skill that you choose to learn so happens to be a mix of design, architecture, and contracting, and you spend your time adding value to the units you purchase, you’ll be well ahead of the game.

@Brandon TurnerSpeaking as an architectural designer: Off the top of my head I know there’s this thing called grandfather rules, which exempts you, as a new owner from having to fix violations made by a previous owner/builder.

My master’s is in landscape architecture, so I innately CARE about how it looks, probably a bit more than the average joe.

I'm studying Architectural studies at Mizzou right now and I'm looking for internships this summer with real estate investors to further my investment knowledge and add more to my resume.

I came and felt in love with architecture and some neighborhoods, I just love historic houses.

I liked the architecture because it was unusual/different and I get tired of the cookier cutter boxes sometimes.

is it architectural shingles?

-Hotel Design & Architecture Groups - handle design, architecture,  PIP review, ADA compliance, potentially procurement.  

@Suzanne Player I have talked to a mortgage broker who specifically works with investors, he told me to hold off until we can claim the money we make from our business.I own an Interior/Architectural Design company with my wife which we do well with, but we've only claim 1 year of income from it. 

While it does not have the tour component, it does allow for quick spherical panorama photos where you can see every wall, ceiling and floor.