Your advice for me to buy home in East Liberty 15206 (Pittsburgh: modular homes, safe area)

[Hopes]

Wow, that's an amazing transformation. Thanks for linking the alleyway. That first house is adorable!

If he's doing a 1,200 sqft house, he's not too far out of the ballpark if he can find the land within a reasonable price. He could save money by having a contractor build the shell and finishing the interior himself. It's possible enough that it's worth investigating.

[nguyennguyenngoc]

Thank you very much for your suggestions! I really appreciate that

[nguyennguyenngoc]

Originally Posted by Hopes

Wow, that's an amazing transformation. Thanks for linking the alleyway. That first house is adorable!

If he's doing a 1,200 sqft house, he's not too far out of the ballpark if he can find the land within a reasonable price. He could save money by having a contractor build the shell and finishing the interior himself. It's possible enough that it's worth investigating.

Could you please give me some names of contractors? Thanks a lot!

[selltheburgh]

Originally Posted by Hopes

If he's doing a 1,200 sqft house, he's not too far out of the ballpark if he can find the land within a reasonable price. He could save money by having a contractor build the shell and finishing the interior himself. It's possible enough that it's worth investigating.

There are fixed costs that are the same whether you build a 3000 sq ft house or a 1200 sq ft house. Foundation, sewer and water lines, gas service, lot, etc.

Also, you can't finance a ground up construction that only ends up being half completed. you'd need cash to do that because no bank is going to take a risk on financing a diy home construction project and most contractors will not sign a guarantee with a bank if the homeowner is going to do half of the work.

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by nguyennguyenngoc

Could you please give me some names of contractors? Thanks a lot!

I sent you a message with the name of the contractor who did major work on my home.

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by selltheburgh

There are fixed costs that are the same whether you build a 3000 sq ft house or a 1200 sq ft house. Foundation, sewer and water lines, gas service, lot, etc.

Also, you can't finance a ground up construction that only ends up being half completed. you'd need cash to do that because no bank is going to take a risk on financing a diy home construction project and most contractors will not sign a guarantee with a bank if the homeowner is going to do half of the work.

Excellent advice.

[Hopes]

Originally Posted by selltheburgh

There are fixed costs that are the same whether you build a 3000 sq ft house or a 1200 sq ft house. Foundation, sewer and water lines, gas service, lot, etc.

Also, you can't finance a ground up construction that only ends up being half completed. you'd need cash to do that because no bank is going to take a risk on financing a diy home construction project and most contractors will not sign a guarantee with a bank if the homeowner is going to do half of the work.

I could be wrong, but I have a feeling the OP doesn't need a loan since he says he plans to "invest" 150k.

[nguyennguyenngoc]

Originally Posted by Hopes

I could be wrong, but I have a feeling the OP doesn't need a loan since he says he plans to "invest" 150k.

Yes, I definitely need a loan. I have no idea about procedures of buying or building a home here. That is why I asked for your help. Thanks a lot!

[nguyennguyenngoc]

Originally Posted by Goodjules

I sent you a message with the name of the contractor who did major work on my home.

I did not get it. Could you please re-send the information? Thanks

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by nguyennguyenngoc

I did not get it. Could you please re-send the information? Thanks

Did you check the top right corner of the screen? It should have "Direct Messages" highlighted. Click on it and it will take you to my message. I will re-send it, but it does show that the first message was sent successfully.