The project required rezoning and platting before we got to design.

If you feel you really want something more special for a nicer flip or something, get a design consultation from someone local who can give you a whole color scheme for the house that will make things pop. 

The way it was explained to me is that I am responsible for maintaining the roof, exterior walls, concrete floor, parking lot, landscaping, etc.

Adding rooms does create the potential for more conflict but carefully thought-out floorplans, designate wet and dry storage spaces, and provide supplies.

In addition, several items can be done simultaneously (I highly recommend this to save time as time is your enemy) such as doing the exterior siding or stucco at the same time interior rough electrical and plumbing is going on.Foundation is always first and rough framing follows that (which includes windows and exterior doors).

I understand home designs are pretty expensive, and cannot just be applied to any lot/existing neighborhood.

Pace has built multiple income streams that appear to be helping investors, but are really designed to make money for him.

The extra cabinets I needed in order to complete the design ended up costing $2,000.

You are designing a logo2.)

That same renovation now costs $100,000 with added permitting/design expenses and lengthier permitting timelines.