Scubayachts
08-19-2016, 09:23 AM
Hello Everybody and thank you in advance for the feedback and thoughts!
I've always been attracted to log homes and recently ran across this site while looking at "kit" log homes.
A little background information and why I'm thinking about going the log home route instead of the traditional stick build.
I'm 29, work in NYC (corporate gig) for what most people regardless of age would call a great income, love the outdoors, would love nothing more than to own 10+ acre farm complete with the log home, and absolutely cannot stand the idea of being chained to a bank for a mortgage for 15-30 years regardless of income level.
As many of you may know, NJ is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the county (not to mention property taxes!!!). I've done some research and can pick up a decent size property for $50-$100K or I can get acre or less tract of land for much cheaper. I would absolutely love to take time off and dedicate it all towards building the log home, but my work obligations have me tied up M-F unfortunately. This leads me to ask the below questions.
Please remember that I would still take the class before jumping into this en-devour.
1) If I had the land purchased and ready to go, does anyone on this forum providing building services? Again, I'd love to build it myself but with my current job I'd be unable to do this.
2) If I hired someone on this board to construct a modest but nice log home and they worked on the home full time, what kind of time and cost would this be approximately?
3) Does anyone live somewhat near to me to where I could have a look at your home and make sure this is the path I want to venture down? I live in Clinton, NJ (08801).
My goal is to not go the traditional route and spend $300k+ on a home in NJ and be a slave to my lender.
Thank you all in advance and I welcome everyone's feedback and thoughts!
Gregg
I've always been attracted to log homes and recently ran across this site while looking at "kit" log homes.
A little background information and why I'm thinking about going the log home route instead of the traditional stick build.
I'm 29, work in NYC (corporate gig) for what most people regardless of age would call a great income, love the outdoors, would love nothing more than to own 10+ acre farm complete with the log home, and absolutely cannot stand the idea of being chained to a bank for a mortgage for 15-30 years regardless of income level.
As many of you may know, NJ is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the county (not to mention property taxes!!!). I've done some research and can pick up a decent size property for $50-$100K or I can get acre or less tract of land for much cheaper. I would absolutely love to take time off and dedicate it all towards building the log home, but my work obligations have me tied up M-F unfortunately. This leads me to ask the below questions.
Please remember that I would still take the class before jumping into this en-devour.
1) If I had the land purchased and ready to go, does anyone on this forum providing building services? Again, I'd love to build it myself but with my current job I'd be unable to do this.
2) If I hired someone on this board to construct a modest but nice log home and they worked on the home full time, what kind of time and cost would this be approximately?
3) Does anyone live somewhat near to me to where I could have a look at your home and make sure this is the path I want to venture down? I live in Clinton, NJ (08801).
My goal is to not go the traditional route and spend $300k+ on a home in NJ and be a slave to my lender.
Thank you all in advance and I welcome everyone's feedback and thoughts!
Gregg