I cannot explain many houses you'd have to build to gain some of the insight this course provides. There were so many valuable lessons that simplify your wo...
Read MoreI cannot explain many houses you'd have to build to gain some of the insight this course provides. There were so many valuable lessons that simplify your work site by telling you where you should be looking and what you should expect to see. Thank you, this was excellent.
Read LessSo far from what I have read I feel confident in this course of building my own home, everything is clear and detail on each process
So far from what I have read I feel confident in this course of building my own home, everything is clear and detail on each process
Read LessI have read several books on being an owner/builder as well as visiting websites, blogs and YouTube. This course pulled all of the information learn from t...
Read MoreI have read several books on being an owner/builder as well as visiting websites, blogs and YouTube. This course pulled all of the information learn from those sources together and filled many gaps. Things I found especially valuable were lessons on getting bids that allow equil comparison of subs, scopes of work,and seeing how each step of the building process relates to the other steps. I really liked how at the completion of each step, Michael discussed what he does to make sure the job was done correctly before moving to the next task. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience !
Read LessMy father taught me how to be handy with the normal needs of a house, that is where it started. I have completed repairs and rehab projects since. I have eve...
Read MoreMy father taught me how to be handy with the normal needs of a house, that is where it started. I have completed repairs and rehab projects since. I have even seen and played general contractor on a couple of home improvement projects, so I new I could become my own GC for my own new home build. After seeing this, and the price of this course, I thought it can't hurt to review and see more information, let alone be able to ask questions to an expreienced GC, so I bought it. WOW, I learned about a lot of smaller and bigger things that I did not know about, and would have certainly cost me some extra time, and probably some money. I am pleasantly surprised at how well this was presented and how handy it will be when I actually go through the process to be able to refer back to and to get some advice as needed. This is VERY WELL WORTH IT!
Read LessNot finished going through the entire course, but this is a seriously detailed map on how to do this. If you're serious about going this route, BUY THIS COURSE!
Read MoreNot finished going through the entire course, but this is a seriously detailed map on how to do this. If you're serious about going this route, BUY THIS COURSE!
Read LessThis is an excellent, thorough course that covers the basics of the home building process taught by a real pro, Michael Luckado, with a hands on approach usi...
Read MoreThis is an excellent, thorough course that covers the basics of the home building process taught by a real pro, Michael Luckado, with a hands on approach using video, text and images. I've done some remodeling and plan to build a custom home in Southern California and this course has given me a much needed education and the confidence to move forward. Kristin Breuner
Read LessI am in the process of trying to figure if I would be able to build my own home or not. I am not the most technical guy in the world. Anyway, I found this ...
Read MoreI am in the process of trying to figure if I would be able to build my own home or not. I am not the most technical guy in the world. Anyway, I found this an excellent course to start attaining/acquiring knowledge around the entire process of building a home. Excellent job. Thank you.
Read LessI found the course to be excellent with a great deal of detail and very useful information. Also thoroughly enjoyed the discussion comments from other stude...
Read MoreI found the course to be excellent with a great deal of detail and very useful information. Also thoroughly enjoyed the discussion comments from other students that helped put perspective and more detail on some of the areas.
Read LessJust finished chapter 1 and already feel like I got my money's worth and more! Detailed, gets right to the point and clears up so much confusion about the ho...
Read MoreJust finished chapter 1 and already feel like I got my money's worth and more! Detailed, gets right to the point and clears up so much confusion about the home building process. Thanks so much for putting this together!
Read LessIntroduction
About this course
Can You Build Your Own Home?
Before we begin...
Support When You Need It
Creating Your Overall Budget First
How Much to Spend?
What to Look for When Evaluating Potential Lots
Soil Report Sample
How Much Should My Lot Cost?
Lot Selection Criteria
Rural Lot with Drainage Ditch/Driveway Crossing
Lot Purchase Checklist
Lot Holding Cost Worksheet
Homeowner's Insurance Check
Septic System
Water Well Installation & Cost
Land Pre-Purchase: Don't Do This!
Purchasing Your Lot or Land
Expansive Soil and Your New Building Lot
Owner Builder Loans
Test your learning
Introduction: The Owner Builder Loans Interview
Typical Qualifications for a Loan
Common Terms with Owner Builder Loans
Inspections for Loan Draws
Financing the Lot
Loan Processing Fees
Interest Rates and When Interest is Charged
Construction-to-Permanent Loan
Options for Financing Your Build
What if you exceed your 12 month loan term or exceed your budget?
Good Advice for Owner Builders
The House Plans
Determining Rough Cost to Build
Rule of Thumb Cost Estimate
Help with Determining Preliminary Cost Per Square Foot
House Plan Recommendations
House Plans 101: Reading Your Plans
House Plans 102: Pages & Key Notes
Architect or Designer...Which to choose?
Student Question: Floor Trusses vs. 2x12's?
Prefab Wall Panels vs. Stick-Built Onsite
Scopes of Work and Specifications: What are they?
Scopes of Work and Specifications: Video Walk Through
House Plan Lot Fit
Finalize Bid Packages for Subcontractors
Bid Sheet, Asphalt Shingle Roof
General Scope of Work and Specification
Example of a General Scope of Work and Specification
Roofing Scopes of Work and Specifications
Countertop Scopes of Work & Specifications
Bid Sheets: What are they?
Bid Sheet Video Walk Through
Subcontractor Information Sheet
Sending out Bid Requests
How Far Out from the Start Date Should You Request Bids?
Common Mistakes Made by Owner Builders
Making Changes Later On
Test your learning
Create the Bid List
Test Your Learning
Attorney Review of Contract
Contract Review
Test Your Learning
Review Bids
Bid Comparison Video
Help! My Contractor Won't Break Down Their Bid
Test Your Learning.
