The "starter house", "move up house", "mini-mansion", "downsize condo" idea is a plot by realtors and home builders to extract as much money as possible from you on transaction costs.

I'm looking for ideas to bring it in house.On the bright side I did start a good conversation.I'm a builder, developer and real estate agent.

That doesn't mean there isn't any, but you don't see a lot of builders constructing fourplexes these days.

Their cabinets take a little more work to assemble, but they are cheap and high-quality.The cheapest place for tile I've found is a wholesale builder's auction in Baltimore that's held once a month and is open to the public (Southern Sales).Sincerely,Rob

She called back and said " never mind, you can't buy the lots because the seller won't sell to a builder, because he wants to control who moves in and lives in the area" I explained that was illegal, and she became irate.

Of course there are other sources such as builders, rehabbers, turnkey providers, wholesalers, and bird-dogs.

It always easy networking with other professionals (i.e. builders, contractors, developers, interior designers).It is a great business tool and I have actually gained several clients from having a page on there site.Love it!

You ever think about selling your fox body, Mark, give me a shout.

I called another contractor buddy because I needed 2 more bodies to pull the pump . ( 150 ft of pipe with a 15 lb pump at the bottom ) .

A technician has to replace the individual bent pieces of the body.