It's crazy how quickly you can go from a decent neighborhood with beautiful architecture to crappy apartment buildings which are crumbling into the ground occupied by drug addicts.I'll be looking for a PM company in the L/A area sooner rather than later.

About 15 years ago the architecture firm I worked at had the driveway in the middle of a street pole location.

Typically, property value add of site control comes AFTER the site is fully entitled for the new development and someone has to funds soft costs--preliminary design architecture fees, design fees, legal fees, potential contractor consultation (to get #s). 

To all you land developers out there, are you able to finance soft costs (civil engineering and architecture)? 

.#3 Contact Local Contractors for PricingCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.

Plant 51 features a modern combination of living spaces and outdoor ambiance that bring together stunning architecture and unique style.

Plant 51 features a modern combination of living spaces and outdoor ambiance that bring together stunning architecture and unique style. 2 bedroom , 2bathrooms . 1400 Sq Ft What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I would love to hear any and all success stories, failure stories, and book recommendations to learn more about the process, architectural design considerations and costs involved.Regards,Kim

I have all the architectural, engineering, plumbing and electrical schematics complete and ready to begin.

This Block Home located in beautiful Haines City/ Lake Hamilton City has a New Architectural Shingle Roof, New Energy Star Double Pane Windows, New AC Unit, Dry Wall, Floors, Plumbing, Electric Box, PVC Windows, Wood Kitchen Cabinets, and Stainless Steel Appliances.