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How To Build Your Dream Home: The 10 Step Guide to Constructing Your Dream Home In Just 26 Weeks While Saving Up To $50,000 Book 2: A Detailed Guide to Getting Your Property Ready to Build

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Be warned: this might just encourage you to actually start building that dream home of yours…Are you ready to get building but still find yourself feeling like something’s missing?You’ve been dreaming of building your own home for years now, but somehow it just doesn’t seem like you’re fully prepared…Maybe you’re a bit worried about the cost, or how everything will actually go once you get started?These are completely reasonable concerns to have, and it makes total sense that you have a bit of hesitation with this whole project.Building your own home is a sizable task and, of course, when it’s been your dream for so long, you want things to be right.But this doesn't have to leave you frozen in your tracks.Building a house is just like any other great journey -- it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes tiny) step at a time.The good news is that what this path of tiny steps looks like is very clear and straightforward.Finally, a specific and detailed guide to help you maneuver these first steps and get your land ready for the build is here!Just because you haven’t done this before doesn't mean others haven’t -- and it’s completely okay to seek some help from time to time!With a little guidance in the right direction, you’ll surely be able to conquer the rest without a sweat.A bit of structure and larger financial awareness is just an added bonus!In Building My Own House, you’ll discover:Everything you need to know about utilizing your unique skill set and becoming your own general contractorA detailed look at the very first steps to take when building your own home -- focus on what’s directly in front of you without getting lost in the noiseThe best way to nail down a loan so it doesn't end up costing you a fortuneHow to properly balance your finances and budgeting like a boss, saving you even more money in the long runAn overview of all the details that will need to be in order to ensure your land is completely ready for buildingHow to find the best sub-contractors for when you do need help -- and what you can expect to be paying themInsider tips and tricks for making the most of your relationships with your suppliers so you can, again, save some money!… and much more!You’re ready, and you have been ready for a while now.You (and you alone) have to decide: Are you going to make your dream become a reality, or will you just continue to sit there and daydream instead?The path has never been more clear.What are you waiting for?Uncover the most detailed and helpful strategies for taking the first steps towards building your dream home from scratch: scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 07


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches


Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ How to Build Your Dream Home


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  • Couldn’t put it down. Couldn’t put it down.
Format: Paperback
Wow. How to Build Your Dream Home book 1 gave the overview of building your home from beginning to end. Book 2 shows how to prepare to build. If book 1 was the overview, book 2 is the detailed plan so that your finances are ready, so that you aren’t left halfway through a project that you cannot finish, and to ensure that you thought of EVERYTHING before you make an irreversible decision. In this second book of Kris Land’s Dream Home series, Kris shows you how to review home design and plans, how to calculate your estimated costs for this worthy project, how to prepare for every detail for the construction itself, and then finishes off with a build-site checklist so that you can start now. In chapter 1, Kris shows you how to become your own general contractor and save loads of cash doing so. In chapter 2, he dives into how a construction loan works. Chapter 3 covers home plans and designs (as well as how this will save you even more money). Chapter 4 is perhaps one of the most helpful chapters as it discusses your budget, from finding the best land to purchasing the land to land survey all the way to preparing a site plan. Chapter 5 touches on a topic most new home builders would not think of: the legal side to building your dream home. Chapter 6 gives some very practical advice on working with subcontractors, and chapter 7 is stacked with practical advice on suppliers you need for materials. Chapter 8 finishes the book with a high level overview of the entire process for getting your property ready to build. Building a new home is no small undertaking, which is why I am really enjoying this series. Kris Land makes sure you don’t miss a single step. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023 by Atalie Joy

  • Hands-on wisdom, step by step
Format: Kindle
I honestly didn’t expect a guide about construction to feel this personal, but this one surprised me. It’s packed with real-life know-how and walks you through the home-building journey like a trusted mentor who’s made all the mistakes so you don’t have to. What I appreciated most is how it balances practical detail with encouragement—you’re not just learning what to do, you’re gaining the confidence to actually do it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Stirling

  • A great read before you break ground :)
Format: Kindle
My wife and I have dreams of building our own home someday. This book is designed to help people like us, and it does so in a really empowering way, with a clear outline of steps and hands-on advice. So that you can turn your dreams into reality. It really covers the full scope too: everything from finding land, working with subcontractors, dealing with permits, insurance, etc. Kris Land makes sure that you are well equipped, because: "Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance — these are the 6 p's of success." A great read to get your hands on, if you're dreaming of a home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025 by Jonah C.

  • Best for beginners, don't ever believe you'll build your first house in six months.
Format: Kindle
This book is written by someone who built their house with the intention of making it a long-term investment to secure a family, friends, and community. The book explains how to go through the whole process from getting the loan, designing it with professionals, building it using contractors, and minimizing costs with your own labor. The language in the book is direct, non-technical, and easy to read. Given the care and intent of the author, this book will have something for most people to advance their cause to build a home. Its nearly impossible to build a house in 6 months is nearly impossible. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025 by Eric H.

  • DIY has never been so easy!
Format: Kindle
Smart Do-It-Yourselfers don’t actually do it themselves, rather, they use videos or books as guides. In the movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth, the adventurers found “guideposts” left by their predecessor – A.S. and an arrow carved in the rocks. These guideposts assured our adventurers they were - despite their trials and tribulations – still on the right path and headed in the right direction. Kris Land provides similar guideposts for you in his book, “How to Build Your Dream Home 2”. Though, he cleverly uses specific icons to guide you, to prepare you, and to warn you. He’s telling you, “You’re on the right path, but be aware of this or take note of that.” These icons, alone, are gold for the DIY contractor, as they enhance Land’s already valuable advice. My wife and I acted as our own contractors in building our home and I wish we had Land’s book back then as it would have saved us time, money, and grief! I’m not going to review each and every chapter, though, rest assured, each one is well worth reading! However, overall, the book is written in a way that I found so helpful it honestly is clear it came from someone who walked in the shoes I’m about to walk in. For those of you who like to read a chapter and then get to it… don’t. I would recommend reading this book in its entirety. Then go back to the first chapter and start your project. But, if you’re going to go chapter by chapter, you’re in luck. Land begins each chapter with a summary, if you will, of steps to be taken. In essence, he breaks down each chapter into its critical components. His style is to really help you DIY. His book is not at all like a YouTube video that glosses over the hard parts like, “remove this widget and replace it with this one” and then you spend three hours trying to remove the widget without breaking it. His icons and his chapter steps are a great idea and very well thought out. In fact, you could go chapter by chapter just reading the steps and taking note of the icons and you’d be 80% prepared. But, do what I did, read the book cover to cover and get 100% prepared. When literally hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake, the read is a very worthwhile investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022 by Harry K

  • De-mystify building your own home
Format: Kindle
I had been looking to better understand the process of building a home entirely on your own. Previously, I had two houses built by in-fill custom home builders - both experiences left me wondering how I could do it myself for our next home and save some money. Needless to say, I was delighted to find Kris's book! He lays out an easy to follow framework for success in building homes from zero to move-in day. I learned a ton about securing a construction loan, sequencing trades, buying materials, and my responsibilities as my own GC. I'm now feeling confident about being my own GC when it comes time to build our next home. Kris has written from the point of view of building in Texas which is well know for minimal building codes, few zoning restrictions, and reasonable permitting costs. If you're looking to build in other states (i.e. costal states) with rigid and complicated building codes and/or costly permitting processes, be sure to spend some time getting to know your local requirements. For example, it costs between $15,000 - $65,000 for permits in the Portland Metro Area for a 2,500 sqft. Single Family home depending on where you are building. Yes, you read that right - a delta of $50k depending on where you build. Environmental overlays and other zoning restrictions can exist that can easily break the buildability of an otherwise buildable property. Property taxes assessed on new construction in many states are frequently also higher than existing homes. Some states (like Oregon, California, and Washington) are putting new red tape on building single family homes in an attempt to encourage more multi-family affordable housing - a trend that will no doubt continue as governments weigh their options to address the housing crisis. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022 by Greg Moore

  • Building Your Own Dream Home is Easier Than You Think!
Format: Kindle
We all need a place to live so why not make that place be exactly what you want! It's not as hard as you think! This book has all the tools to turn your daydreams about the perfect house into reality. It really opened my eyes as to how with planning and organization a dream home can come together quickly and won't break the bank. Everything from buying a lot to getting financing, laying a foundation and actually building your dream home is covered in a logical and easy to understand way. This is the book you need to take that first step into making your dreams become a reality! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022 by Mark W Cohan

  • A Home-Building Guide That Makes It All Feel Doable!
Format: Kindle
Book gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to start planning my dream home. It breaks everything down into manageable steps, covers finances, and even helps you figure out when to call in help. Super practical, motivating, and exactly what I needed to move from dreaming to doing!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by A W

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