These are all components that change depending on the type of financing you use, and they factor prominently into your ability to see the project through, as well as what you walk away with in the end.3. 

Hello fellow Clevelanders,I've just acquired a property on a West side  and looking for an architect to make an attic as a separate unit - space is tight and staircase will have to be moved for sure.

Hello,I'm relocating to Sioux Falls, SD for at least a couple of years and am looking to buy a fixer (I like to build in equity and my wife is an Architect and Project Manager) to be our primary residence, then rent it out if/when we move away.I'm an experienced real estate investor (buy + hold for rent) but don't have a team anywhere near South Dakota.Would appreciate referrals for:Real Estate Agent (ideally experienced in income properties but I've checked out the purchase and rental markets in Sioux Falls remotely and really just need someone for showings and the transaction)Inspector (someone extremely thorough - I need to know exactly what I'm getting into so I can plan and budget properly)Contractor (looking for licensed, bonded, experienced, inexpensive but reliable - I'm willing to pay more for durable and low-maintenance rehabs and renovations)Property Manager (I will no longer be living in the area when the property becomes a rental)Handyman (if I don't find a Property Manager I like, I'll manage remotely but will need someone who can respond to urgent and/or low $ maintenance issues - I'll remotely hire trades to deal with bigger issues.  

Speaking of, waiting on preliminary architect drawings on Monday.

The architects and interior designers have done a masterful job of forcing developers to "keep up with the Joneses" after they convinced the first idiot that people living in apartments absolutely must have these ridiculous amenity packages.

@Richard Holzhauer One of my close friends is an architect who designs plans for these types of projects.

Generally only construction engineers and architects have the necessary qualifications. 

The fees are for the architect and permits because apparently the house is not a legal two family it is setup to be one with two water meters but just not legal.

The main benefit of this house is its location: 1 minute walk to the areas prominent university.

Start with a sign or banner outside the house, usually listing all the participants and if we have an architect and engineer involved, we put their names up also.