There are steel bar joists every 4 feet that are 2 feet tall.

I have land in north west Nebraska and I am looking for stick builders and prefab builders for this area of Nebraska.   My land is 15 minutes outside of Crawford.   Looking to see what options are out there that anyon...

@Kumar KitThat sounds like a really exciting project — combining steel modular prefab with a lakefront STR opportunity is a smart move, especially in a market with that kind of nightly rate potential.A few creative strategies you might consider:•Equity Partnerships: Partner with a builder or private investor who can bring capital or GC services in exchange for equity in the STR or future profits from similar builds.

I'm not sure I agree...it's hard to say with a single picture, but the entire premise doesn't add up...The tub is cast/steel which is then enameled or epoxied etc, and since you say there's no visible indication on the surface of the tub then it is highly unlikely that the coating itself has failed.

That gives you 10 slots for each of you.  

House Duplex: 1900sq 3bd, 3ba house800 sqft 1bd, 1ba aptYr built: 1960Tried to sell for $225k since Apr - Potential to force value though renovations- no upgrades made since 1960- all required make-ready repairs are mx… not value-add- plan is to buy-and-hold, these repairs would be needed eventually… might as well get them done now Financials Sale price: $199kInterest: 8%Down Payment: ~$40k (20%)Closing costs: $12kMake-ready repairs: ~$10kCash flow: $200/month - still cash flows at 8% interest- Cash reserves available for unexpected breaks; paying mortgage myself- Must receive combined $2700/month to break even Seller contributions $2k towards closing$10k towards repairsHVAC routine mx$1k Flood insurance renewal $250 termite inspection$125 foundation warranty transfer fee - Extremely motivated old lady… but she’s basically at the end of her rope… nothing left to give- So many repairs and basic maintenance needed, even at this price w/ seller concessions… might not be a good deal Location Donaldsonville, LA~1000 personnel; 500 are contract/temp at any one time~600 employees at Shell in Geismer (~30 min away)1hr from New Orleans45 min from Baton RougeMarch 2025 – final confirmation of Hyundai steel factory- $5.8B investment; first north American electric arc furnace (EAF) – groundbreaking Q3 2026 - Potential for property values to increase soon- New/more people expected to enter area- Small town – not much new construction & limited inventory: potential high demand for rentals- Hard to trust anything in current economic conditions… something could go wrong/be cancelled between now and Q3 2026 General mx General Handyman tasks = $2kDoor trim/adjustmentReplace rooftop vents with thimblesFix ceiling fan (counterweight)Add smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsAdd gutters = $2kTrim 2x large trees overhanging roof = $2k - Seller unwilling to perform any of these- My $10-20k is going towards repairs instead of renovations/upgrades- “don’t know what we don’t know” – will likely find more things as maintenance is performed Plumbing Inspection revealed cracks in original cast iron and terracotta pipes: $22k to reline all; $8k for cast iron only (from only 1 bid) - Not an emergency *yet*; can defer though not a good idea - people think the $22k quote is way too high (2 realtors, 1 contractor) Electrical Replace cloth and rubber-covered wiring = $11k - Seller contribution of $10k towards repairs mostly covers this- MUST be replaced- $11k only covers cost of rewiring – not drywall or panel replacement should they have to cut through walls HVAC (additional HVAC mx, if needed = $1.5k)Add attic insulation = $2k - Seller performing basic mx- Both units are old and neither uses EPA-approved refrigerants allowed today. - One is a 2-ton and the other a 4-ton – likely looking at $16k to replace both if they break- Attic needs an additional ~7in of insulation added; without it the HVACs are working harder than necessary – shortening lifespan but insulation will cost $2-8k Foundation Foundation inspection (same people that inserted foundation pillars for $8k suggested adding 8 more pillars for $15k) - Basically every home in Louisiana has foundation issues… it’s a swamp- General inspection report doesn’t think it looks bad- Mx can be deferred- Current foundation warranty exists for life of structure- Costly to add additional piling support to remainder of house

The area has gotten significantly worse in the last couple years and the steel mills which is the biggest revenue for the area just announced mass layoffs a few weeks ago.  

Bootz or American Standard steel tubs are solid budget options.

They will charge you market pricing , more than they charge me since I give them steady work and pay right away . it will take longer because they will also be on other jobs , and if the drywall guy is a week overtime , the painter may have that slot already filled with another customer . 

Other than that they have pre built kennels that are available for sale such as this one.https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/stephens-pipe-steel-dog-kennel-10-ft-w-x-10-ft-l-x-6-ft-hGood Luck!