Do most newbies normally hire out a GC to build their first house? 

I don't want to get stuck trying to rent out the house in winter months (upstate NY and no one wants to move in winter) but also don't want the tenants to have to leave until they are ready.

Thank you for sharing.I think your idea of getting into a house hack is a great way to add to your portfolio with low down payment. 

It's also one of the most abused parts of any house.

I've seen folks say things to me like, we spent 400k to build and then the house was appraised at 550k upon completion.

In my house I have a Maax which has the tub and lower part of the surround as one piece and then a second piece of the surround is added higher up-so it eliminates that join where the edge of the tub meets the surround where water tends to pool. 

The Jackson Housing Authority is responsive and supportive.

I have been trying to list with temporary housing agencies for insurance companies.

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Bought this house and got 2 more free What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

This is a new construction house and the builder is selling at a premium, but the price appeared to be highly inflated.