An experienced builder can help with this but it is a common pitfall.In my area (New England) you can expect to spend 3000.00 for a qualified designer who might need an engineer’s approval in some cases to 8000.00 for an architect at the high end.

I agree with John that you may want to start at another level (employment, savings, etc.)

Listed below is a summary of my financial and credit profile: Income/Savings:94K annual income (58K from primary employer + 36K combined from part-time work)20K in savings and have an additional 20K towards a downpaymentCredit scores: TransUnion 649, Experian 665, and Equifax 637 as of 12/10/11; credit simulator claims that my scores should jump ~20 points if I pay off my credit card balancesDebt:About 3K in credit card debt; all currentAbout 380K in student loan debt (majority from medical school); but all student loans are current and in deferment.

The 1098 is sent to the borrower; there are several copies to that (just like a W2 that you get from an employer for those that have a job).One copy of the 1098 goes to the IRS, along with a 1096 that accompanies all of the 1098s and summarizes those 1098s.

So I am self employed with an internet eCommerce business - I averaged around 15K a month profit in 2011 and 2012 looking much stronger - I am very fortunate.

No, we don't want to live in California forever, but we're not ready to move either.We were actually considering your town once, because my husband's employer was expanding there, but the community manager position was snatched up quickly.

I purchased a 2 unit building in upstate NY in a small village where the Hospital is the major employer.

Jeff, Charging them for the carpet cleaning, paint, etc is common practice and taken out of their deposit if your lease is written correctly.

Here are some commonly overlooked items by investors.HOA FinancesJust because an HOA has low Association Dues does not mean that it is a deal.

Is it common practice to submit offers in the property address LLC.