Most of those models are designed to weigh heavily in favor of the syndicator, so make sure you understand the model completely before you invest. 

Outside city limits it will be more of the county(Smith) you have to deal with. for the most part it is no limit but if you plan to have alot you would need a master design or an engineer draw out the plan for you for utilities, and septics, etc.

The public school system is designed to pump out basically trained people who go along with the herd.

I have some real estate sales experience, and I'm an architectural designer by training.

Insurance companies are designed not to loose money, LOL. 

Is the $10k for Engineering and Design a one time thing or a recurring expense?

Hey @Mike B.Yeah this is a first time for me and I decided to go with the butcher block because it went with the overall design and was cost effective (only needed an standard 8' section). 

I’ve thought about getting the CAM designation too.

There is a difference in designation between the 2. 

I have a side thing i do. its by no means profitable but i enjoy art, so i run a small biz doing logo design and branding.Its fun and I dig it!