And supporting supplier industries.Housing is inexpensive relative to tech salaries, most inventory under 300k

The only real advantage of having a builder's license is if you've been acting as a builder and most likely have already formed relationships with the trades and suppliers. 

You need to...1) read the mechanics lien statutes Cir your state which will show timelines and notice requirements2) know who the subs/suppliers are3) get monthly partial releases from themNothing you sign with your GC can prevent sub liens. 

the profit is being taken in the middle.I was a logger/ Log supplier for most of the 90s and the highest I ever saw futures was 450 per board thousand.the ironic part of this is delivered log prices on the west coast are at almost 20 year lows.. and there is plenty of supply especially with the fires in Oregon..

When you go to buy you can check out local suppliers, Ferguson, or Other wholesales - you will likely end up with better prices, especially if you can buy in bulk. 

@Ken Boone I read it will be next spring before that plant is back in operation, and they were the largest supplier in the US. 

Any suggestions on cabinet suppliers other than Home Depot, Ikea and Lowes are also welcome.

Having stuff shipped on the downside is at the suppliers discretion of the quality of the material. 

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i built my biz credit.....using no PG strategy.......started with the office suppliers and worked my way up to sunbelt and floor and decor.......and i stopped......