Mail, knock in door, phone call? 

For design, it really depends on your preference? 

And that there have been plenty That have simply defaulted and imploded.On the other hand, ( at least so far) conservatively structured deals are doing what they were designed to do, which is to survive a downturn without having to do any of the above.

First thing to consider is what was the original foundation design and can it hold a second story to a home.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

The design requirements are as follow:1. 6 bedroom (maximum allowed by the septic requirement based on lot size)2. 5 bathroom (Almost each bedroom has a ensuite bathroom) 3.

With it being in a planned neighborhood, all the cabins design wise are the same, but ours has even better views. 

Our goal is to design/build a house that can legitimately be a big SFR or a Padsplit property.

It's designed to ensure someone nearby can manage things responsibly.Your plan to hire a local person for emergencies and other tasks is a great workaround.

Get a good architect first and design what you need don't jump the gun.