Crim Family Home Build Project: September 2013

We have decided to place our house on stilts instead of your usual cement foundation. There are a couple of reasons for this.

is because there are lots of trees and we want to be able to see that magnificent view.
we can utilize more of the square footage by using the area of the sub-level to as a parking garage.
Stilts can be more budget friendly.

**I added a couple of screen shots of our inspiration for our home. It will not be exactly like this but pretty similar. **

This picture below is from Coastal House Plans, I really like their stilt house plans!

we will be adding a wrap around porch and bigger windows that we have been collection for our build. The stairs will be much different too. We are still working that part out.

the sub-level where the garage will be.

Below is the first floor.

This is the 3rd floor plan

Hello, Family & Friends!! As most of you all know by now, Chris and I finally took The Big Leap! We have finally invested in Properties. Yes! You read that right... 'properties' in the plural sense.

We have worked hard for the past few years to develop our vision by fully understanding our needs and desires as a family; then made it into a plan. Now we're working that plan to see it pass!

Our Vision and Desire:

To build our family home cash - no paying high fees, interest rates, payments, etc.
invest our money into rental properties - creating passive income
have a passive income of 15,000+ a month from investments.

Chris and I understand the importance of investing our money. After playing into the whole corporate - 401k, stocks, bonds, savings, debt, credit, hate your job but continue the job just to live a 'good quality lifestyle'... You know the spill! We soon realized our Return on Investment (ROI: money, time, people, etc) was minimal and not our ideal lifestyle. That's part of learning as you go, I guess... :)

Our Plan:

have zero debt
invest in properties with money earned from work
collect materials to re-purpose for our family home (doors, window, lumber, tubs, sinks, cabinets, etc) anything that we can re-purpose for our home. ( I love to re-purpose things) Chris always says, 'we don't need that junk', when I bring something home that has potential with just a little TLC. However, after I finish the piece by giving it a new purpose, Chris sings a new tune. lol.
be our own contractor by doing the work ourselves or hiring it out.
Start building

Like many others, Chris and I do not come from endless sources of money. We have to do it the 'Old Fashion Way', work hard and use our skill sets while acquiring more skill sets along the way.

We are currently in the process of collecting materials for our family-home and contributing towards our investment property as we go, as well. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and can't wait to deliver the final product... in hope to help others as well.

Our Family