"Tim Smith" wrote in message
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In article .com,
I honestly don't know alot beyond general house repairs and
construction, plus what I've read in Handyman Magazine and seen on
television, but I'd like to think if I spent the time it'll take to
pay off/down the properly I can self-educate myself to contract the
house myself and save some money... plus possibly get involved in
building the house to some degree to cut corners.

Is this common to do or maybe majorly not suggested?

This is not quite what you wanted, but sort of on the same direction.
At this custom house builder:

http://www.armstrong-homes.com/customhomes/index.html

they have a program that might appeal to you.
(Snip)
Sounds like the old shell-home concept, except with modular units.

I grew up in the business, have a fair grasp of most of the trades, and I
wouldn't try to be GC on my own place. Maybe if I was retired and had time
to be on the site every day, and be available to be on-call when questions
and problems arise. The objections everyone else raised are quite valid- all
the subs will consider an owner-builder their lowest scheduling priority,
and be very wary about dealing with someone clueless. So, yeah, it's
possible to do what OP proposed, but it will likely take longer, and not
save very much. And expect to have a real hard time getting financing, since
most banks consider owner-built a high-risk loan. A painfully high per
centage end up being walk-aways or require lots of fixing to pass
inspection.

(I lump owner-as-GC in with owner-built, since almost everyone has to sub
some stuff out.)

But if OP isn't in a hurry, and can self-finanace- what the hell, go for it.
It'll be an educational adventure.

aem sends....