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17 April 2019 | 0 replies
I own the lot free and clear (~33k), I expect construction costs to be around 185k - 200k.
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17 April 2019 | 2 replies
At very least do a walkthrough with an inspector.
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7 October 2019 | 7 replies
@Joe Villeneuve I will most definitely work on this and reply with a real plan, thank you for the constructive criticism, much appreciated!
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18 April 2019 | 1 reply
If you can't realize instant equity after construction don't build.
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20 April 2019 | 27 replies
I’ve seen new construction properties in AAA+ areas get trashed at mind boggling levels.
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22 April 2019 | 1 reply
If thats the case you could get a line of credit secured by your land that will get paid off when you close on the construction loan.
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18 April 2019 | 1 reply
Need a referral for reliable trustworthy contractor/construction crew in the Dallas and Oklahoma areas?
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19 April 2019 | 6 replies
Traditional mortgages aren't for construction sites.
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19 April 2019 | 17 replies
As someone who used to work in my dad's construction business in NY I can tell you that when you have three layers of roofing and a foot an half of snow sitting for weeks on a roof on an older house, weight can become a big problem.
18 April 2019 | 5 replies
Then, get a qualified home inspector in there.