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post 10000226646 18 hours ago, 03:05 PM
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I’m gonna build my own house

Gonna buy some land and build my own barndominium home should cost less than 150k total for a nice house in the country. You mirin?
post 10000226654 17 hours ago, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
Gonna buy some land and build my own barndominium home should cost less than 150k total for a nice house in the country. You mirin?
This is now your fifth get rich quick scheme this week.
post 10000226671 17 hours ago, 03:18 PM
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A lot can go wrong.

Think of all variables involved. I would aim for 150k but make sure you can stomach a potential 250k.

My family used to build houses and almost always something went wrong and they never were able to stick to the budget.
post 10000226675 17 hours ago, 03:23 PM
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buy a piece of land and start by building a barn or large shed. u will need one anyway if u were to actually build a house, to store ur tools and materials in.
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post 10000226688 17 hours ago, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted By GordonXXX⏩
This is now your fifth get rich quick scheme this week.
It’s not a get rich quick scheme it’s a get comfortable over the span of a year or 2
post 10000226692 17 hours ago, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
A lot can go wrong.

Think of all variables involved. I would aim for 150k but make sure you can stomach a potential 250k.

My family used to build houses and almost always something went wrong and they never were able to stick to the budget.
If you hire notbadnotbrad. He'll build your house for 150k, snort 100k of cocaine, and charge you 250k.

That's still a bargain when houses on the market are going for 500k.

You should hire Brad.
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post 10000226695 17 hours ago, 03:52 PM
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Dead srs thinking of doing the same thing. Hate to bust your bubble about the cost factor. While yes the initial building is cheap, once you kit it out to a full livable home it's not quite as cheap, however the quality and sturdy construction is something you can't beat. Going to be harder to get the land zoned to do it and harder to sell down the line.

Its like this, the people in power want us to all have these cheap pine flimsy structures that don't last.
post 10000226696 17 hours ago, 03:52 PM
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My relative general contracted his home and saved 10's of thousands.
post 10000226702 17 hours ago, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
If you hire notbadnotbrad. He'll build your house for 150k, snort 100k of cocaine, and charge you 250k.

That's still a bargain when houses on the market are going for 500k.

You should hire Brad.
I don't do that anymore. Have been off that for a week now.
post 10000226713 17 hours ago, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted By notthis⏩
My relative general contracted his home and saved 10's of thousands.
This you don’t even have to do the work yourself you can just cut out the gc and save tons but I plan on doing a lot of the work myself
post 10000226714 17 hours ago, 04:06 PM
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The midget is more likely to get a job and get off welfare than you are to do any of the stuff you say, you shit smearing ******
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post 10000226715 17 hours ago, 04:08 PM
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If you hire the midget, he'll snort 250k of cocaine and not build your house.

Another reason you should hire Brad.
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post 10000226717 16 hours ago, 04:08 PM
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wouldn't a decent builder probably want 150k just to build it...plus cost of materials?

talking exterior plus interior/electrical/plumbing/hvac/roof/windows/doors/flooring/cabinets, etc.

my aunt recently had a small enclosed porch put on the front of her house and that was 25k (they shopped around).
post 10000226725 16 hours ago, 04:16 PM
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Good luck with the cost of materials
post 10000226727 16 hours ago, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted By p7nk⏩
The midget is more likely to get a job and get off welfare than you are to do any of the stuff you say, you shit smearing ******
You’ve just made a very powerful enemy
post 10000226730 16 hours ago, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
You’ve just made a very powerful enemy
Damn... Sorry?
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post 10000226758 16 hours ago, 04:42 PM
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Based. I’d love to do the same. I want traditional exterior architecture. Something like an American Foursquare or Colonial Revival. Maybe Italianate. People should look at it from the curb and assume it was built 150 years ago, but the interior would be all modern amenities like big open concept rooms, huge windows for natural light, en suites, central air, etc.

I looked into this recently and it would cost roughly $800k-$1.1m in construction costs alone.

Probably gonna have to settle for a 2BR condo.
post 10000226870 15 hours ago, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted By p7nk⏩
Damn... Sorry?
It’s too late now
post 10000226887 14 hours ago, 06:13 PM
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MigraineCraftsman on YouTube. Check out his homebuilding playlists
post 10000226893 14 hours ago, 06:16 PM
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your better off building a large 2 story garage
post 10000226970 13 hours ago, 07:21 PM
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Start here: https://www.mrpostframe.com/about and https://www.mrpostframe.com/resources

Their YT channel is solid AF because it has vids that show the running cost. I'd estimate that for a self build you are looking at $65 - 75/sq ft based on where you live and how low the grade is of your finish materials.
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post 10000226991 13 hours ago, 07:46 PM
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I feel like OP doesn't even know how to use a drill, so this is not gonna end well. But if we're being honest, OP isn't gonna even start this, he's never gonna get off the planning stage.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
post 10000227009 13 hours ago, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
I feel like OP doesn't even know how to use a drill, so this is not gonna end well. But if we're being honest, OP isn't gonna even start this, he's never gonna get off the planning stage.
I drilled your mom last night
post 10000227018 13 hours ago, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
I drilled your mom last night
No you didn't. You were alone last night, just you and your bald scalp.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
post 10000227028 12 hours ago, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
No you didn't. You were alone last night, just you and your bald scalp.
How would you know? you were passed out in a diabetic coma
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Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
How would you know? you were passed out in a diabetic coma
A diabetic coma is a serious and life threatening emergency, if that were the case I'd be in the ICU. Like your hairline is on life support.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
post 10000227060 12 hours ago, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
A diabetic coma is a serious and life threatening emergency, if that were the case I'd be in the ICU. Like your hairline is on life support.
You have them so often your body is used to it
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Mirin how cheap it is there . On the outskirts of town here , 5 acres with nothing on it goes for 700-800K . The permit's alone cost close to 100K
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
I feel like OP doesn't even know how to use a drill, so this is not gonna end well. But if we're being honest, OP isn't gonna even start this, he's never gonna get off the planning stage.
Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
I drilled your mom last night
Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
No you didn't. You were alone last night, just you and your bald scalp.
Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
How would you know? you were passed out in a diabetic coma
Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
A diabetic coma is a serious and life threatening emergency, if that were the case I'd be in the ICU. Like your hairline is on life support.
Holy faurk you guys are killing me . I think the neighbours heard me lol
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Originally Posted By Basedbabyy⏩
Gonna buy some land and build my own barndominium home should cost less than 150k total for a nice house in the country. You mirin?
have you considered an RV?

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2026-Brinkley-MODEL+Z+3420-5040415895
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