Additionally, how can I go about identifying or vetting a qualified civil engineer or land planner to help with my design needs?

For this type of project, is it worth hiring a house designer or an architecture firm?

It felt like if I were to breathe in the design center they would charge me $10K for oxygen.what builders are the most reasonable in this regard? 

A cheap finish selection designer will likely cost you $5-7k. 

You have a good niche with flipping, design, and Airbnb.

Were there any key design decisions that helped reduce costs or boost rent potential? 

Hey all, I’m putting together a plan for flipping a house and I’m curious what y’all use for design software?

Utility Submetering vs.

As utility costs rise, commercial real estate (CRE) investors are increasingly turning to smarter, more equitable ways to manage shared expenses—especially in multi-unit properties without individual utility meters.

Utilities.