Posted by Tyrone on September 24, 2003 at 20:51:37:
Do you know of anyone who has successful built and solda Pre-Cut house?
The city government where I live have several hundred lots they will give away if you will build a house on the lot. The reason they give these lots away is because of the property tax that will be paid yearly on the property.
So, I would like to build Pre-Fabs on those lots for profit.
Re: Any PreFab success stories? - Posted by Jim FL
Posted by Jim FL on September 24, 2003 at 12:36:04:
Tyrone,
You might want to define “prefab” for us.
I think I know what you mean, but I’m not sure.
For me, the term, “prefab” is the type of house that is basically assembled on site, but built prior, in a factory or some such place.
Re: Yes, Jim that’s exactly - Posted by keith hutson
Posted by keith hutson on September 24, 2003 at 19:07:08:
I think considering a pre-cut home is better. Materials tend to be a little better, materials are cut and parts assembled in a factory then built on site. Pre-fab homes are basically built in a room by room or several rooms at a time then put together on site. Pre-cut homes are built the same as any stick built home, however they build so many to a particular plan thus eliminating a lot of waste. I have been to a plant or two and been really impressed with the quality and they tend to appraise like any other standard home.
Posted by Jim FL on September 24, 2003 at 13:24:09:
Tyrone,
Nope, never tried it.
If I were someone who owned a lot of land, or perhaps had a need to build, I might check into it, as a time/money saving option.
I’d think the resale value would not be as high, compared to a traditionally built house, kind of like MH’s.
There are just too many houses already built for me to buy, therefore I’ve not ever built then resold, whether refab or regular.