On Dec 30, 9:32*am, Boater wrote:
Tom Francis wrote:
On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:44:06 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Tom Francis wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. *Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?
Yep.

Don't do it.
I don't know, Harry was very successful GC'ing his N. VA home.

That's Harry. *Harry is successful at everything he attempts.

He's the Leonardo DaVinci of modern times. *To date, Harry has proven
extensive knowledge of a whole host of subjects including, of all
things, opera. *I mean roof loads, foundations, plumbing, electrical -
he's got the knowledge base - apparently.

So it follows that Harry would be the General Contractor for his own
home - he has nothing but time on his hands (as is obvious by the
number of posts just yesterday) which is a key element in being a GC
for your own home.

It's hard for the rest of us mere mortals to understand that.

Reggie, of course, is full of schitt. I was successful with the house in
NoVa because I had to be. If I had let the original GC get away with his
shenanigans, it would have been a financial disaster. And all successful
at the time meant was that I was able to complete the project a little
over budget. It was a hellacious, time-consuming, aggravating project,
and I would not do it again, especially these days.- Hide quoted text -

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Pussy.

On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:32:19 -0500, Boater wrote:

Tom Francis wrote:
On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:44:06 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

Tom Francis wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?
Yep.

Don't do it.
I don't know, Harry was very successful GC'ing his N. VA home.

That's Harry. Harry is successful at everything he attempts.

He's the Leonardo DaVinci of modern times. To date, Harry has proven
extensive knowledge of a whole host of subjects including, of all
things, opera. I mean roof loads, foundations, plumbing, electrical -
he's got the knowledge base - apparently.

So it follows that Harry would be the General Contractor for his own
home - he has nothing but time on his hands (as is obvious by the
number of posts just yesterday) which is a key element in being a GC
for your own home.

It's hard for the rest of us mere mortals to understand that.





Reggie, of course, is full of schitt. I was successful with the house in
NoVa because I had to be. If I had let the original GC get away with his
shenanigans, it would have been a financial disaster. And all successful
at the time meant was that I was able to complete the project a little
over budget. It was a hellacious, time-consuming, aggravating project,
and I would not do it again, especially these days.

What's the address, Harry? You don't have to be afraid, 'cause you don't
live there any more. We can clear this up in no time!
--
** Good Day! **

John H

On Dec 29, 1:50 pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."

wrote:
We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.

Having nearly exhausted my desire to build boats, I am kinda ready to
build a cabin on our property in WY. I plan to start by re-building
the nearly 100 yr old log cabin that is already there but is
collapsing due to rotten logs. Being a kinda historic structure, it
is grandfathered in as far as building codes. However, i would get an
electrician to install an electrical system (you wouldnt believe what
it currently has for electrical, when I bought it I made sure it could
NOT be powered up).
Good luck with your project.

wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.



Reggie isn't going to general contract his own house...he's simply
dangling a piece of bait to see who bites.

On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:58:43 -0500, Boater wrote:

wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.



Reggie isn't going to general contract his own house...he's simply
dangling a piece of bait to see who bites.

Speaking of bait...ole Gunner kinda threw your bait back in your face,
didn't he Krause? Did he live with you for a while. He sure seems to know
you well.
--
** Good Day! **

John H

Boater wrote:
wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:

We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to
build a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has
anyone in the group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.



Reggie isn't going to general contract his own house...he's simply
dangling a piece of bait to see who bites.


Jealousy rears it's ugly, fat, head. WAFA doesn't even own a house.

On Dec 29, 1:50*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."

wrote:
We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. *Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.

So? That has little to do with why a person would want to build their
own house as opposed to owning someone elses ideas about what you
want. Now tell us all, what do you know about the housing market in
Atlanta?

On Dec 29, 2:22*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:13:15 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Dec 29, 1:50*pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."

wrote:
We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. *Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?

At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.

So? That has little to do with why a person would want to build their
own house as opposed to owning someone elses ideas about what you
want.

Or, it might be the entire reason, asslick. The OP didn't say why he
wanted to build a house. He did mention the economy as a factor.

Now tell us all, what do you know about the housing market in
Atlanta?

Apparently a lot more than you know.

As usual, when shown you're an idiot, you instantly start your third
grade vulgar insults just like your brother Harry. I didn't say the
economy had nothing to do with his decision. DID I?

The rest is a non-answer. You don't know a damned thing about the
market in Atlanta. If you did, you'd know that in many areas of
Atlanta, the market value of houses is still pretty high.

wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:36:01 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Dec 29, 2:22 pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:13:15 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Dec 29, 1:50 pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:
We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?
At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.
So? That has little to do with why a person would want to build their
own house as opposed to owning someone elses ideas about what you
want.
Or, it might be the entire reason, asslick. The OP didn't say why he
wanted to build a house. He did mention the economy as a factor.

Now tell us all, what do you know about the housing market in
Atlanta?
Apparently a lot more than you know.
As usual, when shown you're an idiot, you instantly start your third
grade vulgar insults just like your brother Harry. I didn't say the
economy had nothing to do with his decision. DID I?

The rest is a non-answer. You don't know a damned thing about the
market in Atlanta. If you did, you'd know that in many areas of
Atlanta, the market value of houses is still pretty high.

Wrong on all counts, Liar.



Loogy specializes in the design and construction of two hole outhouses,
but he still hasn't figured out how to cut out the moon shapes on the door.

On Dec 29, 3:11*pm, Boater wrote:
wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:36:01 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Dec 29, 2:22 pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:13:15 -0800 (PST), wrote:
On Dec 29, 1:50 pm, wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:03:49 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq."
wrote:
We are thinking about using this downturn in the housing market to build
a new home, and acting as our own General Contractor. *Has anyone in the
group done this and do they have any words of advice?
At present, you can buy an existing house for less than you can build
it.
So? That has little to do with why a person would want to build their
own house as opposed to owning someone elses ideas about what you
want.
Or, it might be the entire reason, asslick. The OP didn't say why he
wanted to build a house. He did mention the economy as a factor.

Now tell us all, what do you know about the housing market in
Atlanta?
Apparently a lot more than you know.
As usual, when shown you're an idiot, you instantly start your third
grade vulgar insults just like your brother Harry. I didn't say the
economy had nothing to do with his decision. DID I?

The rest is a non-answer. You don't know a damned thing about the
market in Atlanta. If you did, you'd know that in many areas of
Atlanta, the market value of houses is still pretty high.

Wrong on all counts, Liar.

Loogy specializes in the design and construction of two hole outhouses,
but he still hasn't figured out how to cut out the moon shapes on the door.- Hide quoted text -

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Another lie. I expect nothing more from you than you petty childish
insults, seeing how you know you are wrong.