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29 October 2023 | 1 reply
A lot of the things that an architect/designer does for you is to navigate local building codes and zoning laws.
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28 October 2023 | 0 replies
I'm an architect and builder and this is what I absolutely love - designing and building new projects, and in this case, acting as my own client!
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6 October 2023 | 1 reply
That was because Architect had illegal plans, the Builder built columns not sufficient to support the underground parking area and the Inspectors were all corrupt.
25 October 2023 | 4 replies
Have a local architect (whom could help with plan, permits and filings), to check this feasibility before considering this option.
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28 October 2023 | 5 replies
Hi Ray, I'm an Architect in Portland and am working on this now for both my own property and a client.
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7 January 2014 | 2 replies
If you need design work I can reference an architect as well.
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19 March 2021 | 6 replies
Our engineers and architects have been diligently working on our initial site and floor plans.
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30 October 2023 | 6 replies
Also if these are helpful here are links to how to vet/find lenders, brokers, architects & engineers, and GCs. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13Z0B7mV--YRtVN3TJhez...
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28 October 2023 | 7 replies
Sounds as though it may be best for your to find a local architect or engineer that you contract yourself to generate the plans and file.
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25 October 2023 | 0 replies
I'm new to real estate investing but I've been in real estate development as either an architect, contractor or both for almost 20 years.