“Before You Build” — A Resource to Avoid Costly Mistakes
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🏠 “Before You Build”: The Resource to Avoid Costly Mistakes
By JV Kaufman — Educated Architect (ret.), Builder, and Real Estate Investor (REI).
Most people walk into construction blind, hoping their builder will protect them — but often, if not prudent, end up paying as much as double what was originally budgeted.
This practical, plain-spoken resource is for anyone planning construction of any kind. Before You Build walks you through design choices, budgets, permits, contracts, and the hidden pitfalls that cost unsuspecting owners thousands. Written for homeowners, renovators, and investors who want to stay in control, it shows you how to save money, avoid pitfalls and delays, and shows you how to get what you pay for.
You’ll discover:
- The most expensive builder tricks (and how to avoid them)
- What every plan must include
- How not to be misled by “allowances” and “Cost-Plus Contracts”
- Real-world construction experiences and examples from a professional, who’s seen most of it.
- Take this opportunity to gain valuable insight and perspective.
Format: Downloadable PDF •
Description
An insider’s look into the dollars and sense of working with a builder / contractor / handyman to construct your home, add an addition, refurbish or build an investment or finish the interior of your apartment, condominium, loft or any other project you take on.
Embracing this field resource will help you identify the PROS and understand and deal with the CONS and the games that will eventually surface during the building process.
As you proceed through your building project gaining more experience and information, consult this resource for further insight and understanding. Refer to examples here to further enhance your perspective as to what’s really happening on your job site.
Knowledge is power! Make it yours! Remember it’s your choice; you get what you pay for, or you pay for what you get.
THIS RESOURCE IS NOT A PICTURE BOOK (despite the cover). It’s a hard hitting discussion of the Pros and Cons of working with a builder / contractor or handy-man.
This guide is in PDF format for your ease and enjoyment.
Format: Downloadable PDF •
