We Built This Modern House For $200,000 - Construction Costs Breakdown!

[@NicoleNark]

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.schell8697]

Original plans? Or modified from an online design?

[@NicoleNark]

@@w.schell8697 these were fully custom plans

[@gedionsamuel2256]

@@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.

[@edmund6392]

I am a developer in Chicago and I approve this post. Great job guys!

[@NicoleNark]

Much appreciated! ☺️

[@mikejr1152]

@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.

[@scentertainment10]

@@NicoleNark What is the square feet of the home?

[@KLove-zo6ke]

Hi lm in chicago lm seeking to build on my land.

[@svbion]

Arkansas explains it all. Awesome home.

[@NicoleNark]

Yes! Costs are much lower here than in many other states.

[@KevinMcClain13]

Sounds like everyone should moved to Arkansas lol I’ve been thinking about it

[@krismine99]

Fr, lots near me are like $60k on the low end

[@user-rk5mn1ek4p]

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

[@NicoleNark]

So happy to hear that! ☺️

[@FAB-James]

Do you already have a house design?

[@veger5872]

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!

[@NicoleNark]

Great point! I’m not sure this is available on my area. Is this offered in your market?

[@veger5872]

@@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!

[@Fabuloustransportation]

Good idea

[@josephhood1591]

Thanks, I got to see if there are any in my state.

[@shelbyedward1617]

Wow! This is great advice. I never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing.

[@kchal0]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

There’s pros and cons for sure. Our costs are lower but the values are also lower. 😅

[@rolandroland1485]

Damnnnn what y’all building ? A kingdom ?! Lol😭

[@cleandiaper]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

Very true! 😊

[@busyrand]

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...

[@NicoleNark]

Thanks so much! If you happen to have any contacts at Hgtv let us know! :)

[@SuccessForever1234]

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!

[@NicoleNark]

Definitely a time consuming process! We learned a TON!

[@kustomizedco]

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.

[@amandaarbertha8944]

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. 😢

[@Idkvids888]

Wow this is the most incredible project I’ve seen!! I’m actually looking myself to build a house.

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you! We appreciate that

[@savvyhomesjm876]

Thanks guys for sharing. You are doing a great service to the construction community, particularly, for smaller firms. Appreciated.

[@marilynm6346]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

Be on the lookout for it! I've got steps to building coming soon!

[@NicoleNark]

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 😊👷‍♂

[@goosesniperoutdoors2765]

what is the total sq footage of the place?

[@NicoleNark]

@@goosesniperoutdoors27651515 sqft

[@kenkayoung4990]

How do i get kachis Instagram?

[@NicoleNark]

@@kenkayoung4990it’s @buildwithkachi

[@toddoren3730]

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!

[@miguelesqueda8272]

I loved this video, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@NicoleNark]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@art.nguesszoug6494]

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.

[@alvestermazon4651]

love the home I also like how you two are working togather, don't let things brake you, keep up the togatherness

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you! ☺️

[@chunksamson]

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)

[@NicoleNark]

Thanks for watching!! Glad it was helpful ☺️

[@jun_1248]

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.

[@vodgeee]

You guys did an exceptional job !

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@BrenettaMadison]

This is motivation! We are looking to build! Just bought a few lots in Arkansas!🥰 Thanks for sharing guys! ❤

[@NicoleNark]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you’ve got an exciting journey ahead 🎉

[@dafecki]

Looks great. Can you share, where did you get your cabinets? Thank you!

[@deemitchell7987]

Thanks guys :)

[@mrgpro9149]

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-mm9of]

I read arkansas and that’s all I needed to know lol

[@NicoleNark]

Would this cost more where you are?

[@homoerotic85]

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?

[@NicoleNark]

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.

[@homoerotic85]

​@@NicoleNark Ok thanks for the reply :)

[@searay260sundeckforsale4]

Great job guys! It's so much cheaper than in FL!

[@iamtroymg8491]

Dr Umar has entered the chat.😁

[@udofelix741]

😂😂

[@xxxxxx-ux2wz]

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[@tylerhaines1927]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@prettybrowngirl9451]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@derrickhunter589]

Stay focus

[@user-dv4xf4kp5l]

Great job guys, and a weel done video. Good luck in your new home.

[@anitraturner5748]

It would have been nice to see the finished product.

[@brianbell670]

Great video. Appreciate you all showing this.

[@NicoleNark]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@SPLENDORISTA]

how long did this project take? what is the square footage of the house?

[@NicoleNark]

1515 sqft and around 7 months

[@DRventura333]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

Valueable tips right here!

[@N3RF4LIF3]

7:42 Yes, dear nods commence

[@tfl4963]

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 💯 ❤❤ 🙏 🙏

[@dayewalker9408]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you for watching! We also appreciate your faith in us! 🙏🏼

[@EduardoCastillo-lt2bs]

Kachi looks hurt being reminded how much was coming out of the bank 😂lol I love it though. It’s an investment

[@NicoleNark]

That’s because Kachi writes all the checks 😅

[@mariahcarrington6170]

Beautiful home, inside & out! Great job 👏🏾

[@rogermenjivar1438]

Would you guys share like the house plans? Venders for cabinets, etc? :P

[@conspicuousART]

What about the architect and it engineering cost?

[@prettytired9600]

How much was it to add the sewer system before pouring the foundation?

[@abacab87]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

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

[@mfonobongbassey247]

Hi, great, video, beautiful home. Any info on design & architectural costs, professional fees etc?

[@truettadevil]

Great question!

[@Lilia-pi8pf]

Thanks for the honest input

[@truettadevil]

You didn't show the completed home 😮😮😮

[@kayots]

Intro: 'Is it possible to build a house without breaking the bank? :D ....Nope! But anyways here's the rundown-'

[@passerau]

I didn't know you were in Ar interesting. Bravo, well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@NicoleNark]

Thanks! 😃

[@Watcherw1]

If you want a house in australia, 600k is your starting point. This is why I want to move to texas

[@RaedKhairy-j6h]

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-j6h]

wish I can have your crew here

[@NicoleNark]

I wish we were up there!

[@obalalama]

So inspiring ❤, thank you

[@lthomas512]

Love your home. We are in Little Rock as well and just dont know where to start.

[@kenyattawilliams101]

Nice place! My sister and brother live in Little Rock and I'm in Fort Smith

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you! You aren’t too far ☺️

[@tj2791]

Really helpful information!

[@NicoleNark]

So happy to hear that! We’ve got more building content coming so be on the lookout 👀

[@user-md8nk7hl1h]

Planning isnt a headache if its a goal

[@HostedByExcellence]

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?

[@Seli6358]

Great explanation

[@NicoleNark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CowboysKeith]

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!

[@vaspim]

would have loved a house tour

[@francesjeanlouis9285]

Great Content! 👍

[@NicoleNark]

Glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️

[@19Bart11]

Could you share your rental equipment breakdown and expense, please (ex. Escavator, skid steer etc).

[@ionochie]

Kachi i love this video !!! you and Nicole are awesome !!!

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you so much!!

[@jakinchapman9864]

Any chance for a tour video?

[@NicoleNark]

We have tons of footage so you’ll be seeing more of our builds in videos soon! 🥰

[@Mumumama205]

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.

[@es7379]

Oh I’m getting ready to build in Little Rock Arkansas….on the outskirts.

[@NicoleNark]

Awesome!! What are you planning?

[@Skinnyguy35]

Should do a tour of the house!

[@keekeemyfirstcat8410]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

In order to get the CO, those items will need to be finished. The building has to be complete and up to code

[@keekeemyfirstcat8410]

@@NicoleNark No, I have moved into houses and the bathroom downstairs is only plumbed.

[@ricksanchez9232]

Similar house in the Tampa area is about 450K? So your cost is very reasonable.

[@sherr6813]

Cant wait for my own to materialise 🎉 so God help me🙏💃

[@NicoleNark]

🙏🏼🎉

[@57holloway]

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

[@NicoleNark]

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!

[@57holloway]

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

[@NicoleNark]

@@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.

[@57holloway]

thank you very much. @@NicoleNark

[@razorbackjackk]

Fort Smith here!!

[@NicoleNark]

AR represent! ❤️🐗

[@DeivD]

Hi, how much was the extra cost that was not included on your build budget?

[@StopSnatchin]

How many Sq ft? How many bedrooms and bathrooms?

[@NAGIUXS]

It would be nice to see the completed home they're talking about....pictures or walk through

[@NicoleNark]

You can check out the listing. It’s 517 E 17th Little Rock.

[@jims10-daychallenges74]

thx. need to add in cost for builder contractor price and no sweat equity like you all did. thx

[@2forfun007]

You missed the main part which is the design and blueprint

[@sudhirpakala388]

How many square feet is this house? Thanks.

[@philipmensah9528]

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....

[@NicoleNark]

We don't pay by the hour. Our plumbers bid the entire project with a set price from the beginning.

[@KeepTheCulture]

This is really helpful!

[@NicoleNark]

Glad you think so! ☺️

[@powerpath659]

Great job guys!!! 😀

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you so much!

[@barehand549]

Great video!

[@StardustMonkey]

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 ;)

[@NicoleNark]

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

[@StardustMonkey]

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.

[@Prettyricky504]

Great vid. 💯💯👍

[@buttercup9649]

Great looking home. Are the plans available or the architect who drew the plans, is his info tagged somewhere??

[@bertiebowman4778]

Thanks for sharing your experience, how can someone get the cost estimator program?

[@NicoleNark]

The link is in the video description!

[@advancedassessment6974]

How much profit did you make after selling?

[@za-pd8qf]

y'all did amazing!!!!

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you!

[@trishashaw1688]

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.

[@NicoleNark]

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☺️

[@trishashaw1688]

@@NicoleNark Oh nice, it's a really neat design.

[@NicoleNark]

@@trishashaw1688 thank you! We custom designed it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.

[@trishashaw1688]

@@NicoleNark Can't wait to see the video of it. 😊

[@mikejr1152]

Nice finished product🔥. Do y'all build in other states as well?

[@NicoleNark]

Not currently! But maybe in the future!

[@iwanjuwana8288]

Awesome video......how do you find a good contractor? What strategy do you use to find one?

[@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796]

Great info!

[@NicoleNark]

Glad you think so!

[@HKashaf]

Congrats guys

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you!☺️

[@NunyaBusiness-yb7yi]

Good Job!!

[@sensei9084]

I’m struggling with find a good price with land.

[@NicoleNark]

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!

[@mariagomes9882]

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

[@bashirzaid6971]

can you post the blueprint of the house and dimensions

[@NicoleNark]

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.

[@carolyngarcia6292]

I wish I could have this cost in Orange County California 😢

[@NicoleNark]

Me too! 🥹

[@aminammra9342]

How big is house

[@trucha9925]

Good job Guy congratulation🎉 Which bank you guys choice for your Contruction loan Thank you

[@NicoleNark]

Thank you! We work with a small bank local to our area