If this is your first deal- find someone locally who has done what you're tying to accomplish and ask who to stay away from and who to work with.From experience- there are many architects and GC's in the world but not all will be the right one for your project.  

But it's important to not stir away from your current goals and work your absolute face off to accomplish everything you started successfully. 

Usually about $500 to $1000 for title company as a ball park.Attorney costs are based on what needs to be accomplished.

Reach out to them, explain to them what you're looking to accomplish and request to be added to their list.

It gives me a sense of accomplishment while helping others.

I have amazing credit 825+ some savings, no debt, no kids and a track record of accomplishing goals that I set for myself. 

In the military, I was always a consumer of this information, so I had some learning to accomplish in order to build it.

. ;-) Let the attorney take care of the agreement, just tell him what you are trying to accomplish.

I'm planning to have a discussion with him on how this can be accomplished as quickly as possible with no interruption and if he can do it the bonus is his on top.

Use that as motivation to stay strong and push forward by establishing concrete goals and accomplishing small steps every day that get you closer and closer to attaining those goals.