Prime

21-Jan-2018(#1)Talk to me about the process, particularly the paperwork and red tape you may have faced when having the plans drawn as well as anything about the process and your experience.
Noid

21-Jan-2018(#4)It's all about location: location, location, location...and gumdrops: gumdrops, gumdrops, gumdrops.
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21-Jan-2018(#6)First step would be to find a half way descent or better builder. Alot of builders nowadays use cheap and thin materials which in any diaster will be destroyed easy, and in case of fire more stuff will burn up and faster. Many construction will say i have such and such experience but they don't know anything, there's alot of those in my area and residents are stupid enough to keep buying their services. Also be aware of the neighborhood and close neighbors how they act and such, you don't wanna be next to someone who wants trouble, not necessary violent but other ways.
Rest of the steps you will have to get from someone else, i am in the dark.
SirConnery

22-Jan-2018(#13)Prime wrote:> @darkslime I'm actually searching for naked property right now I can afford and have
> enough money left over to build and essentially self sustaining house of 3-4 storage
> containers. That's actually the plan.
I have a client that sells international shipping containers out of port of Milwaukee and Chicago. If you don't have any local connections I can inquire and see if there's any ability to either send units to you or if they have connections to a yard near you and can do a yard swap.
six

(abandoned)22-Jan-2018(#17)Not sure where you're located or building exactly but I know someone who builds homes out of the shipping containers.
SirConnery

22-Jan-2018(#19)darkslime wrote:> I'd imagine a shipping container would be really cold in the winter and hot in the
> summer.
International shipping containers often come with insulation, hardwood floors, and electricity already installed. Just add drywall and cut to spec.
six

(abandoned)22-Jan-2018(#20)They get well insulated with a heating and air unit aswell. They stay a lot warmer in the winter then a home of built right.
Demonis

22-Jan-2018(#21)I built my own house.
If you can't or won't, then you need to find a lender if first if you don't have the cash. Then just find a reputable builder, many of them will be able to help you build out exactly what you want. Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions. One thing I recommend, overkill on insulation. My house effectively has over 8 inches of exterior insulating material. More than is rated by an R value. My electric bills for keeping a ~1450sq ft house at 68-72 degrees year round is rarely more than $110 a month. It's an all electric house as well.
Also, tankless water heaters are epic, but would recommend getting a dedicated unit to place near the shower.
Prime

22-Jan-2018(#22)darkslime wrote:> I'd imagine a shipping container would be really cold in the winter and hot in the
> summer.
Would be using really good insulation on the interior and exterior as well as putting in a central air/heating system. Not everything has to Be done year one and year two but some things like this can save you a fortune in operational cost so id like Likely prioritize them.
Felty

22-Jan-2018(#24)When I get fed up with all the technology and drama of real life I'm gonna move to rural Alaska and build me a log cabin.