This doesn't sound right to me.

@Nathaniel Kamp This sounds like an opportunity worth exploring, but time is not on your side here!

I'm just curious about being an auto mechanic and I'd like to learn on your auto, sound good?" 

Sounds like you have thought out a lot of this, but maybe also hold a competition with a cash prize at your closest architectural and design school.Can you build it cheaper than someone like this?  

It’s true that while the 10% down payment for a second home sounds appealing, the fact that rate adjustments are now similar makes the distinction less about cost and more about strategy.A few years ago, I helped a couple in San Diego navigate this exact decision.

They had a device they hooked up and could listen to the sound waves. 

I think I will take both of these directives and try to find a happy medium.Kevin, sounds like you're a bit new to this and while I did not read all the way down I will offer some advice I did not see up to this post of yours.

Sounds like you are on the right track and at the right place here.

@Matthew Paul sounds like a newer agent that you're dealing with here.

If you are just starting it sounds like house hacking may be an option for you.