Let me know if you looking for an architect in the Tampa (Florida) area.

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Seems liek a small lot --it depends on configuration --do you have access for second drive way --at least 20 feet wide --to go back for second home --just divide the lot or build as duplex --keep it Fee simple Not Condo --so you do not have to maintain --- check with some architect student at engineering college

Hi Folks: Does anyone have a recommendation for Los Angeles-based architects?  

I researched and met with a couple of architects and settled on the one I thought we could have a working friendship, and could see doing this over and over.

Assuming you can work with an architect and builder that will keep your costs, timelines etc... in check you could do well with this approach.

Removing 2 layers of old siding and a lot of dumpster fees $28,000Framing the inside of the units based on architect specifications, install all new windows.$34,200● Remove existing siding and install new $31,000● All new window order $16,200● Install new roof $9,000● New hardwood floors installed throughout $22,500 ($7/sq.ft)● All new kitchen and baths cabinets and vanity $39,000 (including quartz counters and SS appliances)● New floor tile for the 5 bathrooms and kitchen backsplash $13,200● New electric $32,000, plumbing $36,000, HVAC $22,800● New insulation $14,450, drywall/plaster $18,280 and fresh paint $13,900● All new finish carpentry, doors, trim etc $17,900● New paved driveway $6,100● Tre removal and landscape $8000● Home Depot / Koopman Lumber/ Amazon + Wayfair etc $30,000● Staging + Interior Design $7,000● Permit Fee, Architect Fee, Surveyor $10,000● Portable toilet, dumpster etc $5,000Total rehab estimate $414,530Permitting process:In order for us to get a building permit to do the amount of work we described above we needed to do the following:- Get a surveyor to complete a plot plan showing the property line boundaries and setbacks- Get our architect to come on-site and prepare as-built plans and new plans showing the new floor plan layouts, elevations etc- Needed to hire a structural engineer to provide framing plans since we are moving load-bearing walls to create the open floor plan.- Once we got the above plans then we filed for a permit with the Boston building department as a general contractor.These are the documents we submitted:● GC License and Workers comp affidavit● Contract between owner and builder● Architect plan● Structural plans● Surveyor Plot Plan● Covid Safety Plan● NFPA 241 Report● Mattock Higgins required● Permit Fee PaymemntBe prepared to wait 30-60 days for a permit to be issued in the City of Boston.

I did some googling and thought a landscape architect may be the best person to go to first.

We are now required to get an architect and engineer to draw up plans to submit with the building permit application or the city will not give me a permit.Its just rehab of the interior of a row home. 

I am an architect in my mid 30s, and would like to get more involved in RE in Seattle WA.