Building Partner?

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RustyRealtor

Discussion Starter · May 10, 2016

Hello,
I bought a house next door to me in Nashville. It is a tear down. I would love to tear the house down and just keep the lot, but I can't afford to. I would also like to build a spec house and sell it, but I can't afford that, either. I have spoken to a builder who has built several nice houses in the neighborhood. He wants to do a deal where I pay for all the material and he pays for all labor to build the house. We then split the profits 50-50. Does this seem like an equitable proposition?

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de-nagorg

· #2 · May 10, 2016

You own the property, you should get a bigger cut.

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mako1

· #3 · May 10, 2016

I don't know.Way to many variables to give a good answer but labor can run 2-3 times the cost of materials
If you decide to go ahead make sure you have a very detailed contract with the builder.

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paintdrying

· #4 · May 10, 2016

sell the house to the builder for a small profit and count your blessings. Or have him take the cost of materials out of your cut. As opposed to paying up front.

My experience is if you have to ask us you are in over your head. I would not get involved in such a large project if you are unfamiliar with what you are doing.

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