However, you can hire a drafter or architect (more expensive) to draw up "as builts" that can be used.

Specifically, our architect is requesting an inspector to certify the construction of the fire rated/life-safety of the staircases/doors/ceilings/walls which requires an inspector who can perform probing.

The heat combined with the intense sun (UV damage) would deteriorate and degenerate the wood, rendering it not at the same level that it was originally [Wood products are rated/graded, you will see this stamped on wood when you buy it and it is called out by architects and engineers]So unfortunately no, I seriously doubt that the wood is going to be approved.

Any recommendations on architects with connections to expedite the permitting process?

The sponsor has engaged a building code consultant who has told us there are no major code issues and provided a written summary.The sponsor is in the process of hiring an architect to prepare preliminary drawings for construction estimates from contractors.An Assisted Living Market Analysis firm has been hired and we should receive their report in the next week or so.

-Land purchase:-Engineering (Architect, Civil, Geologist, Surveyor, etc.)

.$165,000 equity (my group loans the equity to the deal at 10% -- $150,000 + 10%; assumes I borrow all the equity at 6-10% as well so likely no spread to me)= $165,000 gross profit45% ($74,250) to builder (he gets paid on profits, no fees, but does not contribute equity)25% ($45,375) to my friend the developer (he brought the deal, already has the architect engaged and plans almost complete, orchestrates the process, brings the team/expertise to the table)25% ($45,375) to me (bring the equity, take out the loan, assists on process, etc)The goal is for me to learn as much as I can on this deal and to hopefully be able to form a partnership with the developer going forward where we are doing several deals a year and both getting paid on all of them.

I also work as an architect/designer custom designing high dollar residences for people.

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I offer 500k and thought they would shoot me.. but we settled at 570 for a quick close but then it took 9 months to get through the BAR arch situation you basically have to fully design your house with an architect before they will approve plans.. plus you have to use certain materials.. so build cost is 250k a foot or more.. but we already have a few people sniffing..