David Green said it best, "focus on building one bridge from start to finish first, become a master then move onto something else."

Along with that, you can usually get away with not having the nicest finish outs.

It’s 3 beds, 2 bath, finished basement, and two car detached garage in the suburbs.

I Hired the wrong contractor to finish my basement.

After we both finished the book we knew we did not want to work to see all of our money go towards our house.  

@Steven Woods in regards to insurance, from start to finish you could have 3 different policies depending on how fast the project progresses.1)  Vacant land policy - if you will be holding the property for more than 60 days before breaking ground.2) Once you are ready to break ground, and to secure financing,  you will need a Builders Risk Policy.3)  Landlord policy can be put in place once the property has the occupancy permit and it will be 70% leased out within 60 days from the start of the policy. 

To be clear I am the biggest cheerleader for those that are successful and that have striving and/or attained their goals.

If yours has nicer finishes but is smaller, you can assume a certain premium for finishes, but a reduction for size.  

Hi I've been approved for a few private loans is it normal to have to pay upfront costs to attain the loan? 

What is the best and most cost effective way to finish/cover the sad plywood?