A Step by Step Guide to Building your modern-home-plan
When building a modern-home-plan of a home building project, you can often build a house which results in you owning your home in just 3 or 4 house-builds with you acting as owner/builder.
Your own home can generally be paid for completely in just 3 house-builds, with you acting as the owner builder (general contractor).
By being the GC yourself and doing the work of a GC you can pocket around 33% per house-build on a modern-home-plan. You often can build a house 3x and profit sufficient to own your home, free and clear of any mortgage in just 5-7 years. I'll explain further.
This website will give you some of our experiences that we encountered while building our first home. Hopefully you can benefit by not making some of the somewhat costly mistakes that we made in building our first house and consequently pocket more savings than we did.
Perhaps you can avoid some of the pitfalls that often happen to owner/builders, by being more informed than we were as you build a house with your first house building project,
What's the catch? What do I want from all this free information? Well, frankly, there is no catch. I'm giving this free information now, but when I'm finished with this website, I may compile it all into an e-book for a modest fee. In the meantime the information is here and is free to you as it applies to your house building project. You can believe it, because we actually lived it, as we built our first home. You'll see pictures as we went along with the home building process. I've brought in a few pictures that show some of the specifics that I talk about too. So I'll continue here.
By you being the owner builder, you build and live in your new home for 2 years, and begin your second home the second year. By selling the first home, you profit around 30-40% or more, which reduces the amount to finance on your second home. You live in your second home again for 2 years, or whatever lenght of thime your states' law requires, and repeat the process for a total of 3-4 homes.
To build a home to own without a mortgage, is something most people would like, but many people think they can't do it themselves, because they aren't qualified, or don't know enough to build their own modern-home-plan, and worst of all they don't have any money.
Being the General Contractor
By this time, I expect you may be thinking, “but I don't know how to build a house, or much less be the GC" You may say “I don't know anything about even framing a house.”
This isn't about YOU DOING THE WORK. It's about you being the general contractor. The subcontractors know their job. From excavator to cement contractors, then plumber in all it's phases, to framer and electrician, then drywall contractors, etc. This site will help you to understand the basics of building your own home. If you get good subs, you just follow them through to completion and make sure they follow the plans, and right before your eyes, your modern-home-plan becomes a reality.
The “General Contractor” often never picks up a hammer. He is the brains of the operation. He/she organizes, makes appointments, hires, fires, orders materials, manages the subs and pays them. He/she makes it all happen.
You can do that too
I am a mother of 9 children, with no building experience, but my husband has had some experience building a garage, an apartment in the basement, installing doors, etc. On the other hand, I organized the raising of those 9 children, the meals, laundry, housecleaning, home repairs, I was taxi driver, nurse and medic, plus zillions of other things, I realized that I could be a general contractor too.
With both RL's and my experience, we decided this was a duable project, and so we decided to jump in with both feet and get more than our feet wet. Our kids thought we were going to drown cause we were in “way over our heads.” I don't think they realized all that experience I got raising them!
This is the house that we built
Suffice it to say, we successfully built our wonderful 1800 sq ft rambler. My husband, RL, says “This is the modern-home-plan that Linda built.” Of course, I say it's the house that RL built, but truly I did orchestrate the entire show.
Did you realize that most General Contractors net about 58% profit? Granted, they have overhead, and other business expenses. The 58% profit is before rental of their vehicles, insurance, bonds, workman's comp, advertising, and other fees. Hence, the General Contractor will only claim 12-18% profit on building a home. The rest stays in his business.
YOU Be the General Contractor on your own home and earn up to 30% per build of your modern-home-plan. You don't have any of those other expenses that General Contractors have, so you can profit the rest in your pocket.
For you and me, acting as owner/builder home general contractor. of a modern-home-plan, we can build our own home and in many cases, by following the guidelines mentioned herein, generate at least 42% profit on each home. In just 3 house builds, and approximately 5 years, you can own your own home and only have to worry about taxes and insurance from then on. No house payment each month!
NOTE: It may take 4 house builds, if you are paying off debt with the first build and of course, the length of time before you own your home-built4u depends upon the price of materials and land prices plus how the real estate market is in your area.
home-built4u-sitemap
home-built4u-sitemap helps you find topics you are looking for
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simple-house-plan
Get started by buying the land, and then signing a contract with your subcontractors for building your simple-house-plan
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100-Construction-Loan
A 100-Construction-Loan paying 100% will finance your housebuild. First get your construction loan estimates, get your loan, and then sign a contract, with your subs so you can start building.
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dig-a-basement
In beginning to build your home, the excavator will dig-a-basement for you. But first you must find your sub-contractors, and get a 100% construction loan.
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building-a-basement
building-a-basement is a good way to increase living/storage space for the least amount of money
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house-construction-wooden-framing
basic framing or house-construction-wooden-framing is about framing the walls, floor joists, sheathing the walls, and roof trusses
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residential-house-framing
residential-house-framing or floor joists are usually engineered floorjoists which makes for a very sturdy floor joist
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designs-to-build-roof-trusses
designs-to-build-roof-trusses comes before floor joists, framing the walls, and sheathing the walls
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house-siding
sheathing the walls and then house-siding comes after roof trusses and sheathing the roof
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insulated-windows-and-doors
As you build your house, you'll need insulated-windows-and-doors, garage doors, and security doors on all outside doors.
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HVAC-for-beginners
HVAC-for-beginners consists of information about furnace and air-conditioner
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basic-electrical-wiring
basic-electrical-wiring consists of installing all the rough electrical house wiring in your residential electrical wiring project
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house-insulation
house-insulation follows electrical wiring and rough plumbing as you build your home.
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water-softener
A water-softener helps prevent buildup of solids from hard water deposits in your plumbing pipes and appliances.
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tankless-water-heater,
A tankless-water-heater can save the consumer many dollars each month because of the energy efficiency by heating water on demand
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building-stairs
building-stairs for your new home requires a few things to be taken into consideration.
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drywall-finish
drywall-finish is necessary when installing drywall, or wallboard. Sometimes drywall texture is applied to drywall.
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painting-interior-walls
painting-interior-walls
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building-kitchen-cabinets
building-kitchen-cabinets involves making decisions as to style, use, and design
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bathroom-designs
bathroom-designs will vary depending upon your bathroom vanities, showers, and other fixtures
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general-landscaping
Your general-landscaping plans begin as you create your plan including flower gardens, patios and pavers
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care-of-roses
The care-of-roses is necessary to have a beautiful rose garden.
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asbestos-hazards
Acting as general contractor, asbestos-hazards may be found when remodeling a home, however, as you build your new house you won't have a problem
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garden-vegetables-recipes
garden-vegetables-recipes from produce grown in your own backyard landscaping in raised garden beds and cooked in dutch ovens using your firepit
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house-construction-plan
house-construction-plan is the city fees and approval of your house plans. These have to be done before beginning building on your new home.
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a-frame-houseplan
To own your home in 3 housebuilds, start with a-frame-houseplan. In getting started , sign a contract with your subcontractors
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personal-services-contract
Sign a personal-services-contract with all your sub contractors
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fax-line-loannopayday
A fax-line-loannopayday comes directly into your computer, and helps in signing contracts with sub contractors when building your free house
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free-land-contract-form
Sign a free-land-contract-form for buying the land to build your new home on.
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house-design-plan
backfilling your house-design-plan is usually done by your excavator. He will prepare the hole for your foundation as you build your house.
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side-laterals
side-laterals involve gravel, excavator, plumbing, and backfilling
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pouring-cement-steps
pouring-cement-steps are done after, footings, foundations, flatwork, and window wells
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waterproof-foundation
It is necessary to waterproof-foundation walls to protect your walls from leaking water into your basement.
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exterior-wall-sheathing
The exterior-wall-sheathing is placed as the walls are constructed, and are being built on the ground.
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garage-storage-and-design
Organize your garage-storage-and-design to de-clutter your life.
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vinyl-siding
vinyl-siding is installed after the soffit and facia and shingles have been installed
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central-vac
Your wife or mom, and even you, deserve a central-vac system with a kick plate in the kitchen.
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programmable-thermostat
To increase your homes energy efficiency a programmable-thermostat will help immensely.
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refaced-used-kitchen-cabinets
Your existing cabinets can be refaced-used-kitchen-cabinets, for either your kitchen, laundry or bathroom cabinets
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bathroom-showers
bathroom-showers, bathtubs,bathroom fixtures, and vanities are important in your bathroom designs
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bathroom-fixtures
bathroom-fixtures include vanities, bathroom showers and bathtubs, plus your designs for bathroom cabinets and countertops which will usually complete the picture
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bathroom-vanities
bathroom-vanities which consist of bathroom fixtures, under sink storage, and countertops will vary with your family's needs
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stair-elevator
A stair-elevator in the home can improve quality of life for a handicap person
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exterior-wall-painting
exterior-wall-painting and interior walls with painting tips to assist you
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interior-painting-design
The use of interior-painting-design can show your personality throughout your home.
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interior-wall-painting
In interior-wall-painting you need use a primer on new drywall. The room you are painting will determine your choice of paint.
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interior-painting-tips
interior-painting-tips
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landscaping-with-rocks
When landscaping-with-rocks you can landscape a hill, landscape a slope, or simply have rocks in your back yard gardening
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basic-landscaping-plans
Your basic-landscaping-plans are designed based on your personal taste, style of decorating. They may include rtaised garden beds, a fire pit, the use of rocks, and decks.
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landscaping-a-hill
landscaping-a-hill will include landscaping with rocks for making a terrace in your backyard landscaping
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patio-landscaping
While adding to your patio-landscaping, you will probably want to remember flower gardens and water features
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decorative-flower-gardens
Add decorative-flower-gardens to your home landscape including perennials and annual flowers.
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front-yard-landscaping-ideas
In creating your front-yard-landscaping-ideas, there are several things to keep in mind.
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garden-statuary-fountains
garden-statuary-fountains are loved by many gardeners and home owners because of the tranquil sounds produced by the water
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tomatoes-in-a-cage
By growing tomatoes-in-a-cage in your raised bed gardening, you can improve your basic landscaping while making it easier to see and pick your tomatoes.
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growing-roses
growing-roses is the care of roses which include, pruning roses and black roses, all other roses
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types-of-roses
types-of-roses include rose bushes and climbing roses
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black-roses
black-roses along with many other types of roses in flower gardens need to be maintained by pruning and other care
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pruning-roses
People feel intimidated in pruning-roses and care of roses, and types of roses, because they lack knowledge on growing roses
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tangy-potato-salad
A favorite tangy-potato-salad recipe is found in the vegetable garden recipes made from vegetables grown in your raised garden beds.
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how-to-start-an-internet-business
Knowing how-to-start-an-internet-business is very important. There are many internet businesses that don't make you any money, but this does.
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starting-a-home-business
starting-a-home-business is simplified today due to the internet and building a website to promote your wares
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vent-plumbing
vent-plumbing pipes are required for all household plumbing in order to achieve proper drainage
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vegetable-garden-fertilizer
You need vegetable-garden-fertilizer for growing superb quality vegetables in your garden.
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patio-misting-systems
Including patio-misting-systems as you landscape your home, can bring the comfort level down several degrees in the heat of the day.
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home-construction-ownerbuilder
home-construction-ownerbuilder puts you in the drivers' seat when building your own home.
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shower-tile
If you shower-tile in your shower and around your tub, you can select many unique designs to accent your bathroom.
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contact-me
To learn more about building a home-built4u, contact-me
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about-me
about-me
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Privacy-Policy
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pantry-closet
Every home needs a pantry-closet or cupboard to store dry goods easily accessible
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laundry-room
The laundry-room is often a happening place because it's the first place entered from the garaage.
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owner-builder-home-construction-loan
owner-builder-home-construction-loan and getting the financing to build your owner builder home
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backyard-water-features
backyard-water-features may include a pond, a stream, or a fountain
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paver-patio
A paver-patio along with walkways made with pavers is an interesting and pleasing approach to your outdoor living.
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types-of-trees
types-of-trees may include shade trees, maple trees, evergreen trees, and fruit trees
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making-money-online
making-money-online
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proven-income-opportunities
proven-income-opportunities through building a home business using the internet to do so.
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home-built4u-sitemap-page2
home-built4u-sitemap-page2 contains pages for the interior of the home
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home-built4u-sitemap-page3
home-built4u-sitemap-page3
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