Quote Originally Posted by Superorb View Post
I'd love this even more than building a home in cookie cutter-ville. I work on cars all the time so a pole barn would be perfect.

I don't know anything about this though. Do I buy a plot of land and then get a home builder to build the house I want on it? Can I do any of the work myself to save some cash and ensure quality? I've been reading nothing but horror stories from the tract home builders all over CO.
That's two ways to do it. Be your own GC or hire a GC and do some of your sub work. GC's make about 10% off the top and in my opinion it's not enough.

I wouldn't do new construction if I wasn't the one swinging the hammer. Find an old place that you can see potential in.