All Forum Posts by: Salim Howze

Haha. I see. He must have too much time on his hands. I appreciate it. Thank you.

I get that. Bait goes both ways. I welcome those with good intentions. I’m used to dealing with sharks in my career field. I may be a bit arrogant when it come to my ability in ready people and my “trust no one 100%” survival philosophy. I appreciate your time and comments.

Reading, videos, and courses so that I wouldn’t go in blind with my fingers crossed wishing for the best…

Thank you Morgan. I appreciate that.

I would like to have more builders to choose from. So if you could reach out to them that would be much appreciated.

Thank you Wale for responding. You are absolutely right, making local connections is a key factor as well as managing the finances. Of which I’m struggling with both but I’m getting there.

Hi Simon. Thank you for responding. Right now Im at the engineering phase and subdividing phase. I have one builder. He is the same builder that the architect has use to build several other homes. Funny thing about builders, they don’t want to invest that much time into you until you are ready to go the the permit phase. 
the same bank that gave me the land loan is also prepared to give me the construction loan.  I think I’m on the right track but I’m not sure. I can’t get my budget in order because this one builder won’t give me an estimate until I’m ready to apply for permits.

I’m preparing for my retirement by getting into real estate