That doesn't mean they'll all head to Texas, but this is big country and a bigger world and California is not nearly as important to many of its most prominent industries as Californians seem to think. 

A designer or architect can help you work through a design that abides by these rules.For ADUs, these R1R3-specific rules cannot stop you from building an 800 sq ft unit, because the state forces every city to let you build at least an 800 sq ft unit.

Heck you are an architect teacher.

Assuming your plan fits in the current zoning you then have to have plans drawn up by an architect so you can get a building permit.

I was wondering if anyone can advise me whether or not I will need an architect.

However, based on occupancy & rental for STR's, and my extensive and ongoing discussions with other realtors, investors and other professionals such as contractors, inspectors, title agents and architects- most investors outside of my sphere are seeing 10% -18% net cash flow, compared to most of my clients receiving 13%-25%+ net cash flow.

Real estate investing allows you to be the architect of your life!

I’ve been a Solutions Architect developing secure business applications for years and love what I do.

We sell Andersen and Marvin windows to developers, builders, architects and remodeling contractors.

The good thing starting with an open plate is that it allows the architect to completely rethink the plans.