Books can't teach me everything!

Anyone have recommendations for someone in Atlanta who is good with ranch style homes like in the Decatur or Chamblee areas? 

Make sure you read the reviews and can follow their "life style" commitments.

We have a 'key style' box on most of our washing machines, and they seem to be inserting something in these and levering the heck out of them to break them loose...We replaced a few boxes this month (for about $100 a piece) and they did the same again.

I can only talk from my experience.I am a kind of person that looks for style, I don't care if it is cheap or custom made.

I am 22 years old and currently teach golf for a living.

I think your mentality is a very robust, adaptable style, and it prevents long term failure.

@Devin BerrianIf the attic is assessable outside of the existing units, is it big enough for a loft-style efficiency / bachelor apartment?  

Cape styles as shown in pictures beneath will be more expensive up front, but you can actually drop the total per square foot build price after finishing the upstairs. 

Depends on location, style of house, finishes, types of contractors, GC or self-managed, time of year, permitting costs, local codes, utility requirements, your negotiating skill and about a dozen other factors.