Total gut rehab - involved in every stage of process, including: - working with architect to redesign and convert two of the 1BR units to 2BR units - working with contractor to manage renovations, including on plumbing, electric, and HVAC systems - working with City of Philadelphia on permitting and inspection process What was the outcome?

It is biggest challenge for first few projects and once you have a team of Architect, Civil, Developer etc... you can focus on acquiring more land and working with City for permits, zoning etc...City permit is most challenging process and varies from town to town.

I highly recommend Steve Woodyard, CCIM who is a longtime multi-family specialist who has great contacts with apartment owners, developers, bankers, builders, architects and other professionals you'll need for a development project. 

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

Professional Assistance: Seek advice from experts, such as contractors, architects, and legal counsel who are knowledgeable with regional laws.

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.