If it add values, the property manager may hire you and pass on the cost...But I think where this second case is most likely is on larger projects (like 6-7 figures) and if you have some special credentials or skills like in construction project management, contractor and contract background, licenses, even engineer/architect, etc...

I'm an architect and REALTOR® looking for seeking for ways to make that combination meet its greatest potential.  

I am currently working in San Antonio for Lake Flato Architects and hope to bring back a lot of experience to start having an impact in Atlanta's built environment.

Howdy all,I'm an intern architect (starting the ARE tests this month) that is interested in RE development and investment.

I have a similar situation with Architects in another line of work I'm in, where we go in and offer them a short 45 minute class which counts towards their AIA credits.

Am I going to need to hire an architect to design the plans? 

For example:- Architect/drawing fees- Engineering fees- Site clearing- Demolition/removal- Permits- Site preparation- UtilitiesSo, you'll have to get familiar with those facets of building as well, and you'll have to get a reasonable idea of what those things will cost you.2.

I ended up in the federal job only after realizing that my cities market for landscape architects is swamped with "landscapers" and people who don't want to pay the fees associated with pros.

We both have hands on knowledge of construction through small rehabs and he works as architect.

As an architect I love the idea of building new but if the cost of building new is more than buying and rehabbing an existing building it may not make you any money.