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We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres.

Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres. Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

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[–] • 4 pts

Steel framed houses are usually 50% higher in material price than wood framing. If you're willing to afford it, it's probably worth it, but that same spic will be building it. We considered steel framing, but we decided the extra cost was better spent on other things.

[–] • 5 pts

If you live where termites are a thing this might be a good investment.

[–] [deleted] • 4 pts

Steel framed houses are usually 50% higher in material price than wood framing

Talking to one of my employees who just started his remodel, this isn’t the case right now with lumber prices where they are.

[–] • 2 pts

Right now, in my area, at home depot.

A 10' steal 2x4 is $9.78. In prime whitewood, it's $5.98. Pressure treated, it's $11.17.

The 50% material hike for steel framing was quoted to me just over a year ago, so, you're probably right. It's not 50%, but it's a bit.

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first problem is going to Home Depot or Lowes for initial material grab. Check lumber yards or sawmills direct or steel wholesalers first, check unit cost differential for each material type and make ur decision from there. although i'd be lying if i said i never visit The Depot for tools/materials/etc as it is unavoidable eventually.