So there's been an update... 😅kachi and I built a duplex and now live for FREE by house hacking! Check out the video here (I included a home tour this time!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TchqyOaJt3g5Y
@w.schell86972 ай бұрын
Original plans? Or modified from an online design?
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
@@w.schell8697 these were fully custom plans
@gedionsamuel225612 күн бұрын
@@NicoleNark mind sharing where or how you were able to get such custom plans at a great price? Have a property in socal I’d love to do the same thing on.
@edmund63926 ай бұрын
I am a developer in Chicago and I approve this post. Great job guys!
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! ☺️
@mikejr11525 ай бұрын
@edmund6392, good evening. I am an investor in the Baltimore area who is not only interested in the Chicago market, but I am also highly interested in becoming a developer. I'd like to connect with you.
@scentertainment105 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark What is the square feet of the home?
@KLove-zo6ke20 күн бұрын
Hi lm in chicago lm seeking to build on my land.
@svbion5 ай бұрын
Arkansas explains it all. Awesome home.
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Yes! Costs are much lower here than in many other states.
@KevinMcClain133 ай бұрын
Sounds like everyone should moved to Arkansas lol I’ve been thinking about it
@krismine992 ай бұрын
Fr, lots near me are like $60k on the low end
@user-rk5mn1ek4p6 ай бұрын
I’m ready to build on a lot I currently own free and clear in So. California. I’m a licensed experienced builder but have NEVER built a house from ground up. This was inspiring
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that! ☺️
@FAB-James5 ай бұрын
Do you already have a house design?
@veger587210 ай бұрын
If don't have the experience, one could hire a home inspector who specializes in monitoring home builds! Of course, its an additional cost, but worth it!
@NicoleNark10 ай бұрын
Great point! I’m not sure this is available on my area. Is this offered in your market?
@veger587210 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark Yes, some Home Inspectors have a service where they will monitor your home build every step of the way to ensure they are doing it correctly! Nowadays, I think it is crucial to hire them, because of the shortage of skilled labor. Additionally, my Sales Assistant friend for a major home builder told me lots of mistakes are being made in their community, and job satisfaction is low for everyone because of customer complaints!
@Fabuloustransportation5 ай бұрын
Good idea
@josephhood15915 ай бұрын
Thanks, I got to see if there are any in my state.
@shelbyedward16173 ай бұрын
Wow! This is great advice. I never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing.
@kchal06 ай бұрын
Man lol I’m currently building in the DFW area and our cost is about $750k once it’s all said and done. 135k of which being the lot. I’m jealous but kuddos to you guys, congrats on the new home.
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
There’s pros and cons for sure. Our costs are lower but the values are also lower. 😅
@rolandroland14852 күн бұрын
Damnnnn what y’all building ? A kingdom ?! Lol😭
@cleandiaper5 ай бұрын
It's always good to have a rudimentary knowledge of the process so you can, 1. control costs and 2. monitor quality. Nice job on the house.
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Very true! 😊
@busyrand3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video... You all have great chemistry as presenters. I am happy you guys had success with your build, and are able to sit and talk about the project together without anyone holding back. I'd love to be able to do this with my wife in the future tense...
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! If you happen to have any contacts at Hgtv let us know! :)
@SuccessForever12345 ай бұрын
I’m an owner builder, successfully built a high end home on a full lot with legal secondary home to rent out. I was the front end GC for the whole project, while maintaining permits, inspections to the final Structural / Building and Final Building Certificate Inspections. It’s a full time job but nonetheless rewarding experience. Good job!
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Definitely a time consuming process! We learned a TON!
@kustomizedco2 ай бұрын
I am a General Contractor in Arizona, and the prices in comparison are not bad, you are doing a great job, I dedicate myself more to construction to sell, that could be a good option for you in the future, building to sell... I I like to sell more than to rent.
@amandaarbertha89442 ай бұрын
I have a lot here in Oklahoma. I would love someone to help with building my home. I like how you broke down your built. It's been really challenging finding a builder that is not trying to take advantage or simply just ghost you. 😢
@Idkvids8886 ай бұрын
Wow this is the most incredible project I’ve seen!! I’m actually looking myself to build a house.
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate that
@savvyhomesjm87615 күн бұрын
Thanks guys for sharing. You are doing a great service to the construction community, particularly, for smaller firms. Appreciated.
@marilynm634610 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on how to go about doing this yourself with zero home building knowledge. Recently bought land and looking at builders but way over what I’m willing to pay. How do you find a lender that will allow you to be the your own contractor. Enjoy your videos thank you for the knowledge you provide.
@NicoleNark9 ай бұрын
Be on the lookout for it! I've got steps to building coming soon!
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Hey new viewers! 👋Thanks for watching! If you are interested in seeing more of this home or a more detailed breakdown of costs & the building process head over to Kachi's instagram. He has the videos already up and his handle is @buildwithkachi 😊👷♂
@goosesniperoutdoors27655 ай бұрын
what is the total sq footage of the place?
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
@@goosesniperoutdoors27651515 sqft
@kenkayoung49904 ай бұрын
How do i get kachis Instagram?
@NicoleNark4 ай бұрын
@@kenkayoung4990it’s @buildwithkachi
@toddoren37305 ай бұрын
I’m building my house in Southern California with a friend currently. Literally building it ourselves from ground up. And it’s still costing me 400k for a 1200 sq ft house. How is this house 200k? Just seems impossible. There are a lot more costs such as permits, hooking up electrical to city, city water hook ups, septic if needed, solar panels, and just the general cost of materials seem really low in this build. Maybe materials are a lot cheaper in Arkansas. This guy is a builder which helps tremendously to keep costs down but 200k for a ground up build is crazy low. Kudos to you guys for figuring it out!
@miguelesqueda827210 ай бұрын
I loved this video, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!
@NicoleNark10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
@art.nguesszoug6494Ай бұрын
Your constructions look like beautiful prefabricated home made of container frames, but they're actually constructions from the ground up . And beautiful. Good Job guys.
@alvestermazon46515 ай бұрын
love the home I also like how you two are working togather, don't let things brake you, keep up the togatherness
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@chunksamson7 ай бұрын
this was so helpful and straight to the point... been looking for something like this and its so hard to find for no reason lol,... thanks y'all (liked)
@NicoleNark7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! Glad it was helpful ☺️
@jun_12485 ай бұрын
Hi Nicole, I have couple of questions 1) is $200k for the entire build including land? What will be the cost of a similar square footage new house in your area? 2) I always wanted to know if building a house yourself using subcontractors is cheaper than buying a new one from a builders (I could take some of the work myself on the weekends. I already took a framing class at a community college where we build a small shed) ? Would appreciate your response.
@vodgeee5 ай бұрын
You guys did an exceptional job !
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️
@BrenettaMadison3 ай бұрын
This is motivation! We are looking to build! Just bought a few lots in Arkansas!🥰 Thanks for sharing guys! ❤
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you’ve got an exciting journey ahead 🎉
@dafecki6 ай бұрын
Looks great. Can you share, where did you get your cabinets? Thank you!
@deemitchell798710 ай бұрын
Thanks guys :)
@mrgpro91493 ай бұрын
Looks great. Good job on the choices. A house like that down here in Miami, Fl in an average neighborhood starts at a minimum 2 million and up. You can't a buy a 1 bd apartment for $200k here.
@noname-mm9of8 ай бұрын
I read arkansas and that’s all I needed to know lol
@NicoleNark8 ай бұрын
Would this cost more where you are?
@homoerotic858 ай бұрын
We are getting ready to build this coming spring. My dad is going to be the contractor as he was a contractor who retired in 2008. He used to know how much a house would cost but where prices have increased so much since 2008 so we are having to price literally everything. Is there an easy way to do that? A lot of the subcontractors won't even give us an estimate-they say they won't give an estimate until it's ready for that step to be completed so they can see it in person. That is weird because the house plans should tell them everything they need to know. How many sqft is your house?
@NicoleNark8 ай бұрын
Our house is 1500 sqft. There’s not a super easy way to get the pricing down. We tried to get as many quotes as we could up front just off of the plans but there were some trades that we had to price out once we got to that stage.
@homoerotic858 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark Ok thanks for the reply :)
@searay260sundeckforsale42 ай бұрын
Great job guys! It's so much cheaper than in FL!
@iamtroymg84915 ай бұрын
Dr Umar has entered the chat.😁
@udofelix7413 ай бұрын
😂😂
@xxxxxx-ux2wz3 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@tylerhaines19273 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@prettybrowngirl94513 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@derrickhunter5893 ай бұрын
Stay focus
@user-dv4xf4kp5l5 ай бұрын
Great job guys, and a weel done video. Good luck in your new home.
@anitraturner57485 ай бұрын
It would have been nice to see the finished product.
@brianbell6705 ай бұрын
Great video. Appreciate you all showing this.
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@SPLENDORISTA5 ай бұрын
how long did this project take? what is the square footage of the house?
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
1515 sqft and around 7 months
@DRventura3333 ай бұрын
When building for the first time, learn the construction lingo and the permit requirements for the particular State. Have your financing approvals ahead of time. Get a good project manager, if necessary. Find a reliable and trustable builder who uses licensed and certified contractors. Don't overbuild for the area. You can also build in another state, you don't have to live in same state; just have reliable staff and visit the site periodically. When you finish your project, it is absolute joy to either live in it or rent or sell. Then on to the next one.
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Valueable tips right here!
@N3RF4LIF35 ай бұрын
7:42 Yes, dear nods commence
@tfl49635 ай бұрын
Hey I bumped into your wonderful channel and immediately became a new subscriber. Thank you couple for your worthy insights and budget advice for would be new home owners. Be very Blessed y'all 💯 ❤❤ 🙏 🙏
@dayewalker94085 ай бұрын
Well done and good luck you two...!!! A very informative and concise informatic for "your" generation. You two should build several more homes and buy a bank or become your own; financing and lending on home builds throughout the region. With coastal towns about to become beaches, people will begin moving inland...Arkansas is about as inland as you can get... You'll retire early and you'll rule the roost in Arkansas (you're young enough to do it ) Again, good luck.
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! We also appreciate your faith in us! 🙏🏼
@EduardoCastillo-lt2bs16 күн бұрын
Kachi looks hurt being reminded how much was coming out of the bank 😂lol I love it though. It’s an investment
@NicoleNark4 күн бұрын
That’s because Kachi writes all the checks 😅
@mariahcarrington61705 ай бұрын
Beautiful home, inside & out! Great job 👏🏾
@rogermenjivar14383 күн бұрын
Would you guys share like the house plans? Venders for cabinets, etc? :P
@conspicuousART5 ай бұрын
What about the architect and it engineering cost?
@prettytired96005 ай бұрын
How much was it to add the sewer system before pouring the foundation?
@abacab878 ай бұрын
How much was the lot? Loved your video. I little more breakdown would be nice, like the cost of just flooring, just trim, just paint, etc.
@NicoleNark8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Kachi has been posting more details in short videos over on his channel 😊 You can check them out here www.youtube.com/@KachiDubisi/shorts
@mfonobongbassey2475 ай бұрын
Hi, great, video, beautiful home. Any info on design & architectural costs, professional fees etc?
@truettadevil5 ай бұрын
Great question!
@Lilia-pi8pf2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the honest input
@truettadevil5 ай бұрын
You didn't show the completed home 😮😮😮
@kayots3 ай бұрын
Intro: 'Is it possible to build a house without breaking the bank? :D ....Nope! But anyways here's the rundown-'
@passerau2 ай бұрын
I didn't know you were in Ar interesting. Bravo, well done 👏👏👏👏👏
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@Watcherw12 ай бұрын
If you want a house in australia, 600k is your starting point. This is why I want to move to texas
@RaedKhairy-j6hАй бұрын
I have a lot in Fayetteville AR zoned to build house 1300 sq ft and ADU 1100 sq ft--- I wish I can do what u did
@RaedKhairy-j6hАй бұрын
wish I can have your crew here
@NicoleNarkАй бұрын
I wish we were up there!
@obalalama8 ай бұрын
So inspiring ❤, thank you
@lthomas5123 ай бұрын
Love your home. We are in Little Rock as well and just dont know where to start.
@kenyattawilliams1015 ай бұрын
Nice place! My sister and brother live in Little Rock and I'm in Fort Smith
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You aren’t too far ☺️
@tj27919 ай бұрын
Really helpful information!
@NicoleNark9 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that! We’ve got more building content coming so be on the lookout 👀
@user-md8nk7hl1h5 ай бұрын
Planning isnt a headache if its a goal
@HostedByExcellence5 ай бұрын
I know some ppl that have done new builds they want to do landscaping so they can save more money and not be stressed. Or did y’all just want everything done asap?
@Seli635816 күн бұрын
Great explanation
@NicoleNark4 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@CowboysKeith5 ай бұрын
Very nice video and thank you. I have always considered this and headed over to your other loan video now. On this particular project, how much do you estimate it would've cost to pay a general contractor (what you saved, in essence) to oversee THIS particular project? Also, if you don't mind sharing, approximately how much extra were the build costs like dumpsters, equipment rentals, utilities and such for the 7 months? I, absolutely, know this varies depending on local costs. Thank you guys!
@vaspim2 ай бұрын
would have loved a house tour
@francesjeanlouis928510 ай бұрын
Great Content! 👍
@NicoleNark10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️
@19Bart115 ай бұрын
Could you share your rental equipment breakdown and expense, please (ex. Escavator, skid steer etc).
@ionochie2 ай бұрын
Kachi i love this video !!! you and Nicole are awesome !!!
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@jakinchapman986410 ай бұрын
Any chance for a tour video?
@NicoleNark10 ай бұрын
We have tons of footage so you’ll be seeing more of our builds in videos soon! 🥰
@Mumumama2054 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. I do miss the specs of the home you built? I can’t find it in your video list either. I’m thinking of going the owner builder route, and hiring a construction manager. This is an extra cost, but nowhere near the cost of a general contractor.
@es73796 ай бұрын
Oh I’m getting ready to build in Little Rock Arkansas….on the outskirts.
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
Awesome!! What are you planning?
@Skinnyguy355 ай бұрын
Should do a tour of the house!
@keekeemyfirstcat84102 ай бұрын
I plan on moving in after I get my CO, but won't have inside doors, flooring, all bathrooms plumbed, paint done. I plan on doing those jobs and paying for them as I get more money while paying for the construction loan.
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
In order to get the CO, those items will need to be finished. The building has to be complete and up to code
@keekeemyfirstcat84102 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark No, I have moved into houses and the bathroom downstairs is only plumbed.
@ricksanchez92325 ай бұрын
Similar house in the Tampa area is about 450K? So your cost is very reasonable.
@sherr68135 ай бұрын
Cant wait for my own to materialise 🎉 so God help me🙏💃
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🎉
@57holloway7 ай бұрын
Great job! I am thinking about being the general contractor. I have remodeled many times and built my home from the ground up. Just didnt do all the concrete work. I want to move to Mountain Home and sold my house, with 300k after the mortgage paid off, and in the bank to use. Instead of buying a house outright, is all that I would save by being the general contractor is 30 percent? I am about to turn 67 and don't want to use up my time building it myself. Your 200k house would be 260k if you bought it instead of contracting it? Just trying to figure out the best way to go. Steve
@NicoleNark7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! On this house specifically, we did end up saving more than 30%. This was largely due to the fact that Kachi did a lot of labor himself. I'd say if you are wanting to plan for costs try to find new construction listed for sale in your area to see what the market rate seems to be!
@57holloway7 ай бұрын
When you say "Kachi did a lot of the labor" your meaning hiring the work to be done as the general contractor or the physical labor such as hanging sheetrock, roofing, framing, wiring? @@NicoleNark
@NicoleNark7 ай бұрын
@@57holloway a little bit of both. He did some or the labor himself like painting, hanging doors, installing cabinets etc. On top of that he handles organizing and hiring the other subs taking over the GC role so that we did not need to hire an outside builder.
@57holloway7 ай бұрын
thank you very much. @@NicoleNark
@razorbackjackk2 ай бұрын
Fort Smith here!!
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
AR represent! ❤️🐗
@DeivDАй бұрын
Hi, how much was the extra cost that was not included on your build budget?
@StopSnatchin7 күн бұрын
How many Sq ft? How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
@NAGIUXS6 ай бұрын
It would be nice to see the completed home they're talking about....pictures or walk through
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
You can check out the listing. It’s 517 E 17th Little Rock.
@jims10-daychallenges745 ай бұрын
thx. need to add in cost for builder contractor price and no sweat equity like you all did. thx
@2forfun00716 күн бұрын
You missed the main part which is the design and blueprint
@sudhirpakala38819 күн бұрын
How many square feet is this house? Thanks.
@philipmensah95283 ай бұрын
if a plumber charges 75 dollars an hour , how do you monitor how work is done and making sure hes not taking time as advantage to charge more than the work required and paying him at end of month....
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
We don't pay by the hour. Our plumbers bid the entire project with a set price from the beginning.
@KeepTheCulture10 ай бұрын
This is really helpful!
@NicoleNark10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! ☺️
@powerpath6593 ай бұрын
Great job guys!!! 😀
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@barehand5494 ай бұрын
Great video!
@StardustMonkey6 ай бұрын
Take all of these costs and multiply by 3 if you are in California… also no buildable lot will be under $250k if it’s a bad neighborhood maybe high end neighborhood expect 400k-1m for lot … thanks for sharing you convinced me to drive to Arkansas to hire a crew and by materials ;)
@NicoleNark6 ай бұрын
But you could sell the exact same house for a lot more money in California than we can in Arkansas! There’s pros and cons
@StardustMonkey6 ай бұрын
Yes but it also means only people who make more than 250k a year can qualify for the financing :( … and the normal jobs that still run society like construction worker, nurse, teacher… these jobs still only make less than half of what you need so there is no upward mobility for 70% of the people renting forever to ever increasing is rents that grow every time wages increase and landlords find there is more the market can ask for. This means those people are going to be stuck paying 50% of there income without the ability to save and they will never own equity nor have enough to retire.
@Prettyricky5045 ай бұрын
Great vid. 💯💯👍
@buttercup96495 ай бұрын
Great looking home. Are the plans available or the architect who drew the plans, is his info tagged somewhere??
@bertiebowman47782 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, how can someone get the cost estimator program?
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
The link is in the video description!
@advancedassessment697410 ай бұрын
How much profit did you make after selling?
@za-pd8qf3 ай бұрын
y'all did amazing!!!!
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@trishashaw16889 ай бұрын
Is there a video of the completed home? It is a really cool locking home. The lot looks pretty small with the home on it.
@NicoleNark9 ай бұрын
It was a very small infill lot in downtown Little Rock! We have footage of the finished home that we will be putting out in upcoming build videos☺️
@trishashaw16889 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark Oh nice, it's a really neat design.
@NicoleNark9 ай бұрын
@@trishashaw1688 thank you! We custom designed it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
@trishashaw16889 ай бұрын
@@NicoleNark Can't wait to see the video of it. 😊
@mikejr11525 ай бұрын
Nice finished product🔥. Do y'all build in other states as well?
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Not currently! But maybe in the future!
@iwanjuwana82883 ай бұрын
Awesome video......how do you find a good contractor? What strategy do you use to find one?
@blueleafevirosvc.inc.27967 ай бұрын
Great info!
@NicoleNark7 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@HKashaf3 ай бұрын
Congrats guys
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thank you!☺️
@NunyaBusiness-yb7yiАй бұрын
Good Job!!
@sensei90849 ай бұрын
I’m struggling with find a good price with land.
@NicoleNark9 ай бұрын
That is a struggle! You might consider identifying your ideal areas and reaching out to current land owners directly. If they haven’t done anything with the land they may be open to selling it!
@mariagomes98825 ай бұрын
I am in the process of building a small house. Is there a chance you can post the front of your house? It would help me. Ty
@bashirzaid69712 ай бұрын
can you post the blueprint of the house and dimensions
@NicoleNark2 ай бұрын
These were custom plans that we aren’t sharing at this time. If we do decide to make them available, I’ll post them here.
@carolyngarcia62925 ай бұрын
I wish I could have this cost in Orange County California 😢
@NicoleNark5 ай бұрын
Me too! 🥹
@aminammra934221 күн бұрын
How big is house
@trucha99254 ай бұрын
Good job Guy congratulation🎉 Which bank you guys choice for your Contruction loan Thank you
@NicoleNark3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We work with a small bank local to our area