If it is a high end housing product you may have to use a designer because they have access to some material/finish suppliers that are otherwise unavailable but that tends to only be for the highest end housing deliveries.

Just get started, don’t let this stop you. 

Their margins are their business full stop.

Plus side is less urban sprawl, fewer builds in indefensible areas (wooded hillsides, only-one-road access, etc.), and greater affordability. 

Pick up the phone or stop by local code enforcement offices to make sure that you have a crystal clear understanding of local laws and regulations.

Pros: Lower interest rates, flexible access to funds, and leverage without selling your home.

I am wanting to be able to stop working full time sooner than later as I would like to be able to spend more time with my family and enjoy life. 

They can help you navigate code compliance, especially with accessibility and egress requirements, and provide a clear budget before you begin.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.