It was fairly large (over 2000'), very stylish, with luxury features like hard wood floors, solar, granite counters, nice looking cabinets, etc.I was told the fact it was prefabbed saved ~30% on construction costs which if it was the quality of the prefabs from a couple of decades ago I would not have thought it was worth the savings but this was a very fine house. 

In Tucson, we have professional real estate photographers that have ultra-wide angle lenses, but I had a heck of a time finding someone for a friend in Burlington, VT.  

@Mickey Powell - It seems like your father in law has a lot of experience working with luxury homeowners. 1.

I've lived all over the US and have always had the luxury of having been surrounded by like minded creative professionals who inspire and challenge my thinking.

A $300k home is a mansion in some states, and that guy can be driving a Lexus LS (maybe a slightly used one).

I'm not in the habit of defending PMs (I think a good many of them are, frankly, worthless), but the reality is that a good PM is likely not charging a fixed percentage regardless of whether it's a $500 hovel or a $5k mansion.

Thrift shoppers that have less income tend to not drive enough sales per sq ft to justify an apparel store to have a retail storefront unless they have ultra low rents. 

JC will have a very wide range from best of the best luxury and down.

There are many benefits to using this loan and we will list those below- however please keep in mind that a licensed mortgage originator should do a full analysis to see which renovation product is right for you and your family.Here are some highlights of the Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Mortgage: Perform almost any type of improvement or repair including luxury itemsImprovements and repairs can go up to 50% of the after improved valuePrimary residences, second homes and investment propertiesOne- to four-unit homes, condominiums, and PUDS30 year fixed rate mortgagesAs little as 5% downNo mortgage insurance for loans with 20% equityReduced mortgage insurance for loans with less than 20% equity versus a 203kAdditions and second levelsSwimming poolExterior spa or saunaBuilt in BBQ island and outdoor kitchenBuilt in outdoor fireplaceTennis courtsGeneratorand really anything else you can think of!

Unless you are going to go ultra cheap POS (I have one but it is down right now so reliability is always an issue with this route) then borrow the money for the car at 2%-4% and invest the money you have at 8% .