Michigan, USA · Member since 2026 · 22 posts · 12 votes
Hello everyone,
I’m an architectural designer and recently started a small design studio working across architecture, interiors, and furniture.
I'm joining BiggerPockets because I’m interested in connecting with investors and house flippers with a keen interest in design and the value it adds in real estate.
Philippe, I'm going to give you kudos...and I'm sure you've been frustrated by this yourself. When I see someone say "I'm a designer", 99 times out of 100, their qualifications consist of knowing how to find the paint section at Home Depot and how to pick the best filter for their Instagram pics. I'm always screaming on here "log in to Linked In and look at someone's background before you do business with them." I did and you, sir, are the real deal. A Masters in Architecture. Impressive. There are a lot of pretenders on here and you are not one of them. I hope you find tons of business on here.
Philippe, I'm going to give you kudos...and I'm sure you've been frustrated by this yourself. When I see someone say "I'm a designer", 99 times out of 100, their qualifications consist of knowing how to find the paint section at Home Depot and how to pick the best filter for their Instagram pics. I'm always screaming on here "log in to Linked In and look at someone's background before you do business with them." I did and you, sir, are the real deal. A Masters in Architecture. Impressive. There are a lot of pretenders on here and you are not one of them. I hope you find tons of business on here.
My biggest piece of advice would be to get plugged into your local real estate investor community as quickly as possible. Look for local REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meetups, investor networking events, and yes, BiggerPockets local groups in the Michigan/Detroit area.
I just posted my new member intro and came to your post first. We seem to be looking for similar opportunities (I wish I was an architect!). I will keep you in mind for future projects. Good luck!
Thank you so much, Heather. I really appreciate that! I’ll look forward to crossing paths on a project at some point. Wishing you the best with what you’re working on as well!