Now that the architectural and structural engineering plans are complete, but before submitting to the city for permits and shelling out the permit costs, I wanted to get more precise bids so I could make a go/no-go decision. - HarmanP.S.

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

headsmack'But as Matthew said, somebody keeps voting these clowns into office...This is precisely why I am trying to being out of state investing.

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

The thin margin is precisely what I am concerned about, but in reverse of how you're describing it.  

I know of many factors that help drive appreciation, but none are precise and unexpected external factors (e.g.

Floris Welcome, from what I have seen, these floor plans are typically used for the bigger apartment complexes ( just dimensions of the actual room not furniture placement as in your photo above) I have not seen this for rental homes or homes for sale here in the US or at least in my area but I do think this is a great idea.

But most property managers basically charge 1-months' rent for tenant placement.  

Again, without additional info of precisely what you are looking for it seems as if you need to get to know the area a little better first. 

@Gautam Venkatesan that is precisely the advice I'm looking for.