It is so funny how all the responders in this (and other threads) who are for wholesaling are wholesalers and they all blame BP for being "anti wholesaling", blame agents stating they don't want more competition, and blame NAR because they want to get more dues and keep their prominent position.

That can be inspect the property, scope the sewers, visit with your contractor, visit with your architect, and/or arrange your financing.When I see posts like this I see folks that haven't been on the seller side of a bad deal.

Under $400KI have a architect/structural engineer working on basic house plans. 

The best background for folks in this industry is civil engineering, architect, trade specialist and so on.These are two very different skillsets. 

An architect adds an expense to the job but as I have learned is essential to getting the finished product you are expecting.

All in a muddy field.Crappy prints by architect (clip art) that's never left office.Everyone gets along & happiness measured in productivity.Meanwhile "investors" postulate over how many Angel's can dance on the head of a pin.These threads truly the definition of irony.

Ask the more prominent posters on this thread no matter what REI strategy. 

This is the actual text from the email he sent me "Architect would take rough estimate about 6-9 month to put together .That included all building permits ,plans Architectural, rough plumbing, and electrical, and HVAC.Now that is a separate cost to you we don’t include this prices in out bid.Now to build you 3 units 850 sqft each one Bathroom and two rooms .With laundry room.closets and kitchens areas .No flooring , no lighting , no cabinets ,Just ONLY , your rough electrical , plumbing.

As an Architect, I see a few other things others haven't mentioned.

If it's an existing building you can likely rely on your architect for the plans and permitting and the contractor for construction with you overseeing the entire project as the property manager.