Hey @Laura Casner, I agree with others to use the local real estate and find out what others are paying.I would call an agent and give them some specs on the house you are planning and the location and they should be able to give you some decent idea of insurance cost.I would budget a bit more for repairs and maintenance for the first year after the build.

My deductible is high, around $4,200.I'm confused about whether I should try to keep the costs under budget and avoid using my insurance.

Get rid of debt, build a budget, and save.

Top of the afternoon BP family, I’m a newbie who recently came across a formula on how to budget for CAPEX.

We're looking to buy a property (most likely a condo due to budget) and would like to AirBnb it for part of the year and use it for part of the year.

The $16,000 renovation budget presented a clear opportunity to add value.

Listen to the guy that drives an old truck, buys his clothes at Costco, and won't tell you how many properties he owns. 

GR made the most sense for ski in/ski out and our budget at that time (relative to Summit County, Steamboat, & Winter Park/Fraser).

The $20,000 renovation budget presented a clear opportunity to add value.

He would be responsible for budgeting and managing the renovation entirely.