Student Reviews

5 star rating

Great information explained well

Adam Upchurch

This validates so much. Some I already knew. But learning much more I didn't!

This validates so much. Some I already knew. But learning much more I didn't!

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5 star rating

Great Course

Japhet Amaya

I love the owner builder LLC company CEO talking about financing and the unexpected site costs.

I love the owner builder LLC company CEO talking about financing and the unexpected site costs.

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5 star rating

Genuine Real Course For Beginners & All

joben sandhu

Thanks Michael.

Thanks Michael.

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5 star rating

Great Resource

Ashlee Fadjoh

Just completed course one and I'm so happy with this purchase. This is an amazing resource even if not doing an owner build. The info is given in bite size p...

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Just completed course one and I'm so happy with this purchase. This is an amazing resource even if not doing an owner build. The info is given in bite size pieces that are easy to understand. I love the different education techniques that make it fun to learn. The videos, text, mini review quizzes, and interviews keep things fresh and fun. Thank you so much for creating this course!

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5 star rating

Great!

Kim Blanchette

This course is far more detailed than I anticipated. Plan to spend plenty of time on completing the course. It's certainly not a one-day and done program, ...

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This course is far more detailed than I anticipated. Plan to spend plenty of time on completing the course. It's certainly not a one-day and done program, but I'm glad because I really need all the detail.

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5 star rating

Open Book Build Course Review

Dale Deines

Very good presentation with quality videos and documentation throughout. The fact that it was produced during an actual home build makes it easy to follow a...

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Very good presentation with quality videos and documentation throughout. The fact that it was produced during an actual home build makes it easy to follow and understand the steps that are being explined. I have been building for over 50 years and hold an unlimited building contractors liscense (both commercial and residential) and picked up some good ideas! For those who have never built a home, ths is a great resource to get you up and running quickly! Thanks for your attention to details.

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5 star rating

very good course

Aslam Lodhi

The best ;;; I learned a lot thank you so much.

The best ;;; I learned a lot thank you so much.

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5 star rating

Very informative and comprehensive

L Relerford

I'm not a GC, but this course made me more confident in my decision to accept the role.

I'm not a GC, but this course made me more confident in my decision to accept the role.

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5 star rating

Well worth the cost!

Christian Overman

Details are at the right level. Not too much, not too little. Great balance between written instructions and video instructions. Good reinforcement of import...

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Details are at the right level. Not too much, not too little. Great balance between written instructions and video instructions. Good reinforcement of important points. Appreciated the email reminders to "keep going." Appreciated the ability to send Michael questions and actually get real answers quickly. Outstanding.

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5 star rating

House Foundation

Christopher Franklin

I found this section very helpful and it really motivated me. I'm sure I can manage this section as a owner builder. Great section, can't wait to see the nex...

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I found this section very helpful and it really motivated me. I'm sure I can manage this section as a owner builder. Great section, can't wait to see the next steps.

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5 star rating

straight forward

Roy Robinson

very detailed considering markets are constantly changing/the cost to perform trades

very detailed considering markets are constantly changing/the cost to perform trades

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5 star rating

amazing course

Jarmiaz Whitaker

amazing course so far!

amazing course so far!

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Course Curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    2. About this course

    3. Can You Build Your Own Home?

    4. Before we begin...

    5. Support When You Need It

    1. Creating Your Overall Budget First

    2. How Much to Spend?

    3. What to Look for When Evaluating Potential Lots

    4. Soil Report Sample

    5. Lot Selection Criteria

    6. How Much Should My Lot Cost?

    7. Open Book Build Lot Details

    8. Rural Lot with Drainage Ditch/Driveway Crossing

    9. Lot Purchase Checklist

    10. Lot Holding Cost Worksheet

    11. Homeowner's Insurance Check

    12. Septic System

    13. Water Well Installation & Cost

    14. Land Pre-Purchase: Don't Do This!

    15. Purchasing Your Lot or Land

    16. House Plan Lot Fit

    17. Expansive Soil & Your New Building Lot

    18. Test your learning

    19. Owner Builder Loans

    20. Introduction: The Owner Builder Loans Interview

    21. Common Terms with Owner Builder Loans

    22. Typical Qualifications for a Loan

    23. Financing the Lot Purchase

    24. Inspections for Loan Draws

    25. Interest Rates and When Interest is Charged

    26. Loan Processing Fees

    27. Options for Financing Your Build

    28. Construction-to-Permanent Loans

    29. What if you exceed the 12 month loan term or exceed your budget?

    30. Good Advice for Owner Builders

    1. House Plans

    2. Determining Rough Cost to Build

    3. Rule of Thumb Estimating

    4. Help with Determining Preliminary Rough Cost per Square Foot

    5. House Plan Recommendation

    6. House Plans 101: Reading Your Plans

    7. House Plans 102: Cross Sections & Key Notes

    8. Architect or Designer...Which to choose?

    9. Student Question: Floor Trusses vs. 2x12?

    10. Prefab Wall Panels vs. Stick-Built Onsite

    11. Finalize Bid Packages for Subcontractors

    12. Roofing Scopes of Work and Specifications

    13. Scopes of Work and Specifications: Video Walk Through

    14. Scopes of Work and Specifications: What are they?

    15. General Scope of Work and Specification

    16. Example of a General Scope of Work and Specification

    17. Common Mistakes by Owner Builders

    18. Bid Sheet Video Walk Through

    19. Bid Sheets: What are they?

    20. Bid Sheet, Asphalt Shingle Roof

    21. Subcontractor Information Sheet

    22. Sending out Bid Requests

    23. How Far Out From the Start Date Should You Request Bids?

    24. Making Changes Later On

    25. Test your learning

    1. Create the Bid List

    2. Test Your Learning

    1. Attorney Review of Contract

    2. Contract Review

    3. Test Your Learning

    1. Review Bids

    2. Bid Comparison Video

    3. Help! My Contractor Won't Break Down Their Bid

    4. Test Your Learning.

About this course

  • $249.00
  • 198 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content