All Forum Posts by: Andrew Lawlor

I'm on the lookout for land in the Stowe or Killington areas but finding it surprisingly scarce through traditional channels. Has anyone had success with off-market purchases in these regions? I'd love to hear your experiences and any tips you might have. Any input would be appreciated- thank you! 

@Christina Hall that seems like a great (almost) all-inclusive solution. Do they have experience in the Joshua Tree area? 

@Christina Hall I'm familiar with Blu Homes (recently purchased by Dvele) and Connect. Dvele has each model price listed on their site and I have a spreadsheet of prices for Blu if you're interested. These prefabs are definitely on the high end and are not all inclusive installations-- site work/excavation, foundation, water/electric are additional costs. After all is said and done, you'd probably be spending at or above what it might cost for a stick-built house. There's other prefabs out there that quote much lower prices, but a lot of DD is required since many are just proof of concepts. Hope this helps and good luck with the search! 

@Shiva Bhaskar and @Nabil Suleiman Thanks for your insight. Are there certain areas in LA that you consider more risk-averse than others? I recall listening to a BP podcast where one of the guests recommended avoiding high-crime areas at all costs. Considering capital plays a significant role, would you avoid these areas? 

Is purchasing an MDU an aggressive move for a first-time buyer? I live in the LA County area so the cost of housing is exorbitant and I know an MDU would require more capital. Just looking for some guidance since I'm new to the process. Any advice is appreciated!