This is a website that offers a free ebook that talks about "why" we should build our own small homes. The book is 48 easy to read pages that sheds a completely different light on the benefits of doing your own construction.
The website helps people understand how a little hard work can be the most rewarding thing they have ever done. It teaches owner/builders how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest and how to use the equity to enhance their lifestyles.
//www.make-my-own-house.com
Interesting info and web site. :)
This is a valuable free ebook that will give you many ideas and much good advice on building your own house.
I specifically suggest you read the part about financing a project and getting construction and mortgage loans AFTER you are under construction and have built up some sweat equity.
Direct link to PDF - http://www.make-my-own-house.com/support-files/freeebook.pdf
Jump to page 26 to read about their financing story.
John, I read about 20 pages - easy, fun reading - hey, he kinda thinks like a lot of us here at CountryPlans! :) even to the politics ;)