Building a basement unit, how to proceed?

[Alex Silang]

I think the economic returns are there. However, my basement floor is dirt so the total cost is going to be a lot higher. It’s just that I refinanced and RE in my area is crazy priced. The stock market seems to be volatile and richly priced. 

How should I proceed? I have a manager in place. Would you go to Angie’s list? Hire a GC? Just go through the manager? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.