Before I forget, you should look at Nichiha Fiber Cement products for a siding alternative, city and architects will like it because it's fire retardant, they have a profile called "Illuminations" that looks like metal panels, plus a ton of other profiles.Any way, I wanted to ask you if you can let me know the name of the bank you used and the contact you have for it?

I think the wood, contact cement, and Formica ultimately result in around $7-$8 a square foot, but it does take time to build. 

I also have been learning that I love to buy around the outskirts of the DFW and this property further cements my niche interest.

Most homes out there are built from cement block rather than stick builds like in California. 

LOLJust curious if any of the services you use sending you a gift card; gas company, electric, water, insurance broker, doctor, dentist, grocery store?

Just rent it out short term to an attorney, dentist, office etc. and then let the developers come a knocking to buy you out at a premium.It's a huge advantage to know land development as what someone else sees as a massive issue for residential I know it will be a huge payday for commercial when the transition happens.

Work includes:- Obtain necessary permits- Remove concrete where needed for excavation- Excavate along the basement foundation wall and haul away soil- Remove the existing drain tile line and downspout line- Once the foundation wall has been exposed, cement parging will be used on any areas of foundation where the block isexposed.

(I'm currently quoted at $325 per SFT for a 2 story, 30K for architect and permit plans, and 30k extra for cement excavation.

Cement board or JP Smart is a better choice.

Have you considered sliding glass patio type doors with a cement slab patio.