All Forum Posts by: Emilio Ramirez

sorry to hear. Easy to look back and say shoulda, woulda, coulda... the resolution is really going to be driven by the contract and texas law so can't really comment there. 

FYI... Its not just lumber... there is a perfect storm circling construction industry right now...

1. Labor availability and cost increases (never recovered from great recession)

2. Land availability and costs (doesn't seem relevant to your situation)

3. Materials Costs.

4. Materials Availability.

add to that poor management/communication by your builder and you're in the situation you are. 

I empathize with you, but personally, I'd be happy with my money back and walking away. Life's to short for anger... Chalk it up to experience.... experience being what we get when we don't get what we want... :D

Traditional formula is like 70% of ARV minus repair costs. You're not going to find anything like that in Denver if you are buying from wholesalers or mls. Typical wholesale deals I see come across my screen have very thin margins... 20-50k... you have to do volume if you are going that route. Your castle real estate puts on some really good local seminars and classes. Sometimes they have a flipping class. I would check it out if I were you.

House printed by Icon in austin is selling at $450/sf... hardly affordable housing... and half the house is stick framed. Texture created is cool but don't think this is the answer... check out... 

3503 E 17th St Unit B4

Go to City zoning counter or zoom appointment. They're paid by taxpayer money to help you. Ask for zoning, what can be built there, lot coverage, set backs, height restrictions. Ask if they'll let you watch the screen while they navigate so you can get an idea how to do it moving forward. 

printed houses are bleeding edge technology.  check back in 20 years. 

Think about it burt... if you were a surveyor and someone approached you with your scenario... what would you tell them? Would you take the liability of someone else's work whose license is under investigation for less money than you would normally get for the same job? I think your best bet will be to shop, shop, shop and see if you can find someone who has an opening. They will probably have to create their own drawing but they could at least incorporate the comments from the city so you don't lose that progress. 

Not sure who you're using but if you dm me I can send you a few names. surveyors, like everyone else in this industry, are backed up. 

Out of state sounds tough... Have your design completed before you start building. Including all your selections. If you're using an interior designer, make sure she isn't selecting $1000 fixtures and $20/sf tile when you have budgeted 20% of that. Speaking of budget. Make sure your budget is realistic and add 20% for cost escalations. And yes... don't run out of money... hope your team is trustworthy... so many stories on here of that going south... good luck. 

I would avoid lots in production home subdivisions. No way to compete with those guys on price point. Plus HOA can be a pain in the butt. In Denver, I'm building specs mostly for investors on infill lots in mid to higher end range. Not sure if the formula is the same in noco but you can do a quick search on any of the real estate apps and find recent sold new construction infill properties. Look for a pattern of these amd you will find neighborhoods where it will work. You will also be able to find the sold price the builder/developer paid for the lot. Most "infill" lots will require tearing down the old house. I would not do it if you can't do it for a profit... :)

Awesome! People build all kinds of things because they're passionate about it. I say go for it. Just don't expect a huge cost savings and probably a premium to build with a less than optimum ergonomic space. Lower cost labor knows how to frame with conventional lumber. That's why stick framing is the low cost denominator... 

If you can make it work without modifying the containers that would be the ticket. Once you start adding openings in the boxes you have to reinforce, weld, etc. 

Try to find the GC who build it... I bet he could give you a ton of valuable info if he's open to talking about it. Should be on the permit.

^ what matt said. I don't know if it is still available but part of the CARES act also included 6 months of waived payments. I believe it is the SBA 7(a) loan.