MikeDATiger116

Another option is to put it in a high yield savings if it's for an emergency fund. If you rather invest it, then put int in a low fee mutual fund like VTSAX that covers the entire US market. Average returns over the last 100 years is like 10-12%. Again, this is for long term money (minimum 5 years) since the market can get volatile' over short periods.

Gary V said it right when he said, that this entire stunt is publicized and will show everyone how little faith the parents had in their kids abilities.

They messed up raising them in terms of academics, I think one of the daughters is like some YT influencer with makeup and whatever. The daughters are claiming they knew nothing but likely did and are playing their role. It's death spiral of these kids self esteem all started by bad parenting.

I know it'll be a good amount of work on my end. I think a large concern is making sure the work done by the contractor is done right and warrantied. If I jack up the finishes it would be on me. Thanks all for helping and sounds like it's possible but need to clarify this well in writing with the contractors in an itemized format. Shoot me a message or post here if any other recommendations.

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I work for Cretin Homes
ole boy Brady Foret on y'alls FB page 3 kinds of pissed off at y'all for putting 1/2" water lines in his home y'all built for him. Who the frick puts 1/2" water mains in a home?

If y'all cheap arse enough to do that wonder what other kind of corners you cut .

I'll definitely put you guys on the list. Again QC is my main concern so hope to feel comfortable with who I choose.

I never gave a thought about financing much, but I also would finance over 50% myself if the final number was within my range. I'll definitely talk with a local bank to see what they require, I guess it would be a self construction loan of some sort. But if I had a local builder that would be willing to give me a price on doing the 'front end' work then maybe the banks would be more willing. Unless they don't trust me for the finishing work...

I'd love to get mine built for 52k. lol

Lol. I appreciate this comment. I actually have it pasted on my work door for some time. I think I can, just need some reassurance.

I've read a lot of threads on cost per sf to build a home but not much about if you want to do some of the work yourself to save a little. We are a single income family with two young kids so anything we can save helps. I live in Prairieville and would like to stay close to around here. Looking to see if anyone knows a builder who would be willing to allow some diy (mostly finishing work) so I could save some money on the back end. I'm looking to get a builder to do the front end (pull permits, grade, frame, rough ins, drywall finishing, outside finishing) and I do the rest. Has anyone done this? I have thought about subcontracting but i'm worried about not enough time in keeping the guys in line. What are your recommendations? Will I be saving a decent amount? I'm looking at about 2000 sq ft living home. My budget is trying to get a home built for $75/sq ft (not including lot) Thanks for any replies.