I can manage a construction crew and draw plans to the city and pull the permit if need be.How can i be part of the structure of the deal and make money when the property is sold instead of just selling my services as an architect or contractor?.

@Jay Lu i am in process working with architect to get a drawing so i can send the drawing out for bid. 

For additions and certain other types of renovation you might need a stamp from an licensed architect or PE.  

It's really going to depend on the permits and if they were pulled and documented accordingly by the architect or contractor.

the other items with the city are all going to be based on your architect and engineer which youll need to find through network/interview they can really help save you or costing you if they dont have experience.I am actually living in houston TX and i invest almost exclusively in los angeles or else i would glady join you for a coffee.  

Hey guys,I have a client that wants to develop a residential property in Malibu and wants to talk to a architect/developer that is well versed in developing in the area. 

@Robert Steele   @Allison Leung is our managing editor and content architect.

I'm Mark, an architect here in Albuquerque, and I am interested in buying your apartment building..." and "Dear Mr. and Mrs. ____________.

The architect is part of the team as well.

While I am not a licensed Architect, in my area (and in most areas of the US outside NY) you do not have to be a licensed Architect to design a single-family home and some multi-family projects.My goal is to eventually do design-build of single-family and multi-family (townhouses) while also being the developer/investor.What advice would you Investors and/or Builders have for someone wanting to get started on that path?