I was able to look over the shoulder of the experienced investor and took on multiple tasks myself.

After that, tasks include checking the property title, conducting a home inspection, getting an appraisal, and, if necessary, arranging financing.

Just tired of trying to go against the somewhat anti-realtor sentiment here.Besides the lack of understanding, its different from State to State. 

Last week, PayPal announced a partnership with the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center to “investigate” the role of “white supremacists” and propagators of “anti-government” rhetoric, subjective labels that potentially could impact a large number of groups or people using their service.

This might be your Architects problem.2) Finalize house plans3) Get builder/GC bids4) Estimate soft and other cost not included in builder/GC bids5) Select bank for construction loan6) As part of the construction loan approval, they bank will require a pre-construction appraisal (the estimated value at completion based on plans) and plot plan.7) Once the construction loan is finalized/approved, execute construction contract with builder/GC.8) Apply and receive building permits (hopefully your work on step 1 make this process smooth)9) Build house (This is a huge task, but since you did not break it down, I wont either).10) Finalize construction, receive certificate of occupancy11) Get final utilities installed/connected.12) Market for rent13) Select mortgage broker/bank for permanent financing14) Apply for permanent financing, which will include the final appraisal15) Close permanent financing.16) Done.You mentioned cash out refinance, but this may not be what you meant.

I am the executor of my aunt's estate, who passed away last year, and recently was tasked with selling her home in Arizona.

Also, depending on what exactly you need the attorney to do related to the transaction and where, some of the tasks may involve practice of law and some not. 

The national chains are decent, but for the large fee they all take, you are still left with tasks to oversee.

Of course the contractor could than get draw #2 on day 1 when they arrive with labor and/or materials per the draw schedule which should be part of the contract and itemized out with specific progress payments and what the payments are for (should be based on completion of specific tasks).If you continue your business with these gambles, do not be surprised when you get burned, you have been warned many times in this thread.

Though a civil engineer can do most site specific tasks including plans, they will be limited on understanding the full design and overall theme for the project beyond their scope.