Soon to be first time home buyer, what are some tips? Coworker says it cheaper to buy the land and then build house on it is it true?

[Toe Jay Simpson]

Don’t do it breh. I done sat in too many Hardees back in the day and heard contractors hustle, allocating resources to somebody else’s project cause it’s already behind schedule planning to push back yours. Once the foundation is laid all you can do is complain.

 

[Maddmike]

Don’t do it breh. I done sat in too many Hardees back in the day and heard contractors hustle, allocating resources to somebody else’s project cause it’s already behind schedule planning to push back yours. Once the foundation is laid all you can do is complain.

I mean that's why you hire inspectors to come in and watch your build...I had a cookie cutter build like they say but I hired a private inspector to point out all the bullshyt. And he pointed out alot of bullshyt

 

[stave]

Y'all buying houses huh

 

[Oatmeal]

Could be, why dont you get one of these

The Blue Ridge-wrap around porches - True Log Cabin

This small log cabin kit has just under 1000 square feet of living space and wrap around porches. It features 2 bedrooms and 1 and a half baths.

truelogcabin.com

Legos hold value better

 

[Stir Fry]

OP ain't buying shyt

Right. lol

 

[Belize King]

Real estate is local. Call a few business or go on their website. I have a lot in Tampa I want to build on. Pre COVID, $150 a SF was somewhat reasonable.

Now many builders will look at you funny if you mention anything under $200SF.

My coworker is building now. They broke ground already. Colombia, SC. 2800SF with an unfinished basement. 600k.

He was going to build pre COVID for $400k and was mad about that price. The price of lumber came down this year but the price of concrete shot up crazy.

Best time to build was probably yesterday. The next best time to build is today. Make sure you visit the site constantly and at different times. Most subs ain’t shyt and will cover up their lazy work.