But it was "new" (1993) & had no particular architectural interest.If it were my own home, I'd never do it.

My day job is at a local commercial architecture firm, and my night and weekend job is being a mom to two girls.

If you did not earn enough to file taxes you might be required to write a letter of explanation and school history will take care of the employment history (don't worry too much about the in your field issue, I have had clients working retail with new architectural degrees).He was also close with the MI fees.

Does anyone know of software that will allow me (who has no artist or architectural skills) to draft a simple floor plan of a house I'm rehabbing?

Zoning, architectural, development.. that's not an agent's job.

They also said they would give us the plans after they draw them so we could get other estimates for the actual construction.Also the GC said as of 2006 it became mandatory to have architectural plans for 2 families in NJ...does anyone know if this is accurate?

The other issue is that the architectural and decor style is very personal (it looks more like a club than a residence), which would make it even harder to sell.

Find out what types of approvals you will need from the Historical Commission and how long it takes for them to approve.You might want to track down your local architectural salvage suppliers and get an idea of things they have that you might want to use.

Searching MLS, I've found many two-family houses in central/south NJ under $200K which would fit my needs.While taking these first steps into learning about REI, I've rediscovered a love of design and architecture I've long held.

No matter how crappy the condition of that house, there are design/architectural elements and construction/material quality that disappears in the late 1950s in most areas.