This includes all structural drawings, exterior drawings, framing plan, mechanical plans, plumbing plans, electrical plans, gas line plans, roof layout plan.I tried to work with a couple of firms and the pricing for all these came all over the places.I also came across a company called flip16.com (September Development, LLC)  who said they can do all of the civil engineering and architectural drawings work at a fraction of the price compared to those civil engineering and architectural firms.

@Chris Seveney This reminded me of a line in a John Mayer song: "When I really start to break it down,I wouldn′t trust a girl who knew about this place."

I haven't spoken to the county yet, but will make that phone call today.As far as financing -- I was leaning more towards getting a business line of credit or using a business credit card and rolling it over to interest free cards.

Granted new construction probably won't appreciate as much and you'll pay a slight premium for the property.  

Will rent for 1750/month.Capex items needed soon: roof, water heater, furnaceArea: A area, appreciation is at about 5% a year but average home price is ~$500K so this home will appreciate faster, this will have multiple offers on itDeal #2 - mixed use, small office with a 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom over it.Ask: 325KCurrently fully rented on one year leases, bringing in 4775/month but only one tenant pays their own utilities plus owner is responsible for snow removal and landscaping. 

In Indianapolis we perform this work for clients and they do a little better than market, but still have to pay a GC (us) for a year of our time plus their interest or opportunity costs on having so much cash out for that time period.

With no movement towards finish line for years.

There is usually extra charges on closing to pay for that service… but it is minimal.All the best!

As a first timer, I'd avoid anything built before the 1960s that could have cement sewer lines, knob and tube wiring, etc.

As of today they stopped paying the interest.