I grew up in the worst parts of Miami-gardens/Opa Locka and lived in Overtown in my early 20s.The people who ran into trouble were the actual renters than the management LLCs (usually smart slumlords that used multi-structured shells to minimize liabilities).I've witnessed more evictions in the nicer parts of Miami than in Miami-Gardens and Over-town ( the only time I've witnessed a low-income tenant being evicted in Over-town was when my neighbor was stabbed/beaten multiple times and the scumlord management company issued an eviction notice 1 day and 14 hours later).

You'll want either Schedule C,E,or F (those are the forms that a business owner could use to report rental income depending on their structure.) to double check the numbers match up.

This is for architectural work only, and does not include the work of the other consultants (structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.).So without having any other information but these several sentences from this architect, what is the best way to evaluate the offer from an architect?

Can anyone provide a referral for a reliable structural engineer who does work on residential multifamily properties?  

The hood, is the hood.....no transportation method is going to change that.

There is a wealth of information in the podcasts, blogs, and articles.Finally, when you have a deal brewing, bring it here so the more experienced investors can help you structure and close the deal correctly.Happy to help any way I can.Congratulations and I wish you the best in your real estate investing career! 

This includes new construction or remodeling of existing structures.

Is this a good deal structure?

Considering the BRRR method after living in the unit for a year. 

You could structure this as a refinance; no down payment needed if there's equity in it.