I had to hire a licensed architect to create a floor plan with fire safety information annotated in order to get a change of use for transient rental approved.  

I doubt you want to see photos of me coordinating architects and contractors so I can get my damn permit application in already!  

The web page has a graph that seams to show Denver - hard costs - at $165. questionable source. https://fundrise.com/education/blog-posts/real-est...The second link is from the  American institute of Architects on construction costs.

There are a lot of moving parts and you truly are as strong as your weakest link whether it be the architect, GC or anyone in between. 

I recently went to a local REIA meeting and mentioned to another investor (male-who happened to be a retired architect) that my husband (who is not an investor) is an architect.  

@Rowland Smith your process is to have a structural engineer or an architect look at it an prepare a scope.

I've contacted a few architects.

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The principal architect teaches in several universities and give conferences around the world.

We dont think an architect is needed here.