Next is an architect for a rough sketch with square footage, entrances, parking space requirements, etc.

So do you recommend I reach out to an architect with ADU experience now before I find a property and clear my plan with them?

A design/build architect may be a better idea than a GC if you are going to pay someone to look after your project for you but that also depends on the amount of renovation you need to do.

Can anyone around Nashville recommend a local architect for a house plan?

If you are moving walls around and need a higher level of service than those provide, feel free to send me a pm as I'm a licensed architect and live nearby.Good Luck,Mike

Everyone, Thank you for comments and insights,Rob,My company owns the land and hires project manager who will in turn finds the architect, get permits, hire subcontractors, select the materials, order materials, bill me for them.

Stephen Anthony:If the architect/builders were thinking serviceability, then there will be plumbing runs within the building - risers between the floors and horizontal runs between floors.

I trained as an architect and have been working on construction management for large projects in the Boston area for the past five years.

Now i went to a commercial bank and they basically said I will need an architect to draw the plans and get the ok from the city to qualify to get the 203k.

I am an architect, have some development experience, and have been investing in residential rental property for a few years.