Then, call around to dirt/gravel suppliers and get quotes for that volume, and delivery.If it does have a concrete liner, you'll have to bust that up.

They do schematics, they let you pick whatever finishings you want (and they provide them), they have their own project managers, suppliers, etc.

Anything else I measure and list then call or go to my two local suppliers (HD is ALWAYS more expensive than local lumber company!)

I ask all of my suppliers to give me a discount for cash, or else I want revolving accounts with 60 day terms.

Construction Items required in a Preliminary Package1.Project description (which includes number of units, proposed pricing of units, total costs, per plan costs, profits, proposed equity and proposed loan amount, any subordinated debt)2.Project cash flow3.Location map4.Cost breakdown 5.Market study - if available (an internal or third party study)6.Sequence list (including lot number, plan number, base price, proposed premiums) 7.Biography or resume of key management8.Authorization/Release for Business and Principal9.Borrower’s Certificate of Past Credit Relationships (attached)10.Banking references and two sub-contractor or supplier references (attached)11.List of all current projects (location, price range, size range, sales rate, JV partner, lender) (attached)12.Financial Statements for borrowing entity and guarantor(s) (attached)a)Current financial statements, indicate book value or market value basisb)Statements must accurately report all assets and all liabilities (include contingencies)c)Statements must be signed and datedd)Signed tax returns for past two years (please include all K1’s)13.Financial Statement Certification (attached)14.Tax Return Certification (attached)15.

I was looking at a deal in the area and needed some local advice (suppliers mostly).Can a seach feature be added so people can do searches based on location or other profile fields?

A lot of it is special order/limited supplier/make it yourself.I hate to sound so negative ... so I'll add one caveat ... in agreement with dcg123.

.$ * An owner, upon learning that her home’s 18 year old HVAC compressor needed replacing at a cost close to $5,000, decided to call her property neighbor for a suggestion of an alternative HVAC supplier.

From my experience these types of suppliers have messed up cut outs on formica.

Also, you will have to check with your supplier to see if you are allowed to sell online or tranship.