So here we go...My name is Ari, I'm a senior ux-designer for a tech company in San Mateo (just south of SF).  

Construction costs can vary heavily based on what finishes you are putting in the house and the design of the home, ie: it's far cheaper to build up than out.

I have read, that you can get the cost for the down payment ( 5% down in my case ) , " payed for "  / rolled into the loan from a family member , as a Gift ?

Then we went to turn on the water, and the lines had broken under the slab, with he design of the home to only way to fix this was to jackhammer up the slab, which before we were done resulted in a gutted kitchen and bathroom with 4 yards of new concrete needed.

This is really happening." moment.I'm a professional interior designer; I spend my days creating floor plans, material palettes, and custom fixtures for retail prototype stores.

As a birthday gift, everyone is chipping in to get you a Dave Deldotto REI course! 

Vinyl siding is actually designed to expand and contract with the weather changes.

As long as you are confident in your hospitality skills and interrior design, you should have a successful rental.

I have a background in design both lighting and scenic for television... as well as the craftsmanship/contracting behind it... so I feel like I can bring a bit of a competitive advantage to bear in terms of value added.

If I were to design a program it would be one where the student would actually become a member of my team and I would mentor, coach and train them daily through all aspects of businesses.