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Ps127:1 Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Indiana	Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:07 am    Post subject: Cost of starting out on my own? I am finishing up college in construction graphics with a side concentration in building project managment. I would like to someday grow to have my own custom home building company, eventually designing with the client and managing the projects. I have worked in the field doing some of both residential and commercial construction in the past. -Does anybody know about how much it cost to start out? ==Location in the midwest states region, i have the basic computer equipment and relatively few tools. Not afraid to invest in the tools, just not sure how or where to start. -What niche is the best for starters? (remodel, small housing, additions) Thanks for any advice and info- Bwid
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rabadger Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Valparaiso, IN	Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:01 pm    Post subject: Start small! Figure what you need to live on and start looking at the time involved in projects. Do not hire anyone if at all possible. stay away from the general contractors/builders and go for the owner/builder that is approved at the bank and do small additions and remodels. You need quick and positive cash flow. Take a look at my web site and give me a call. I am in Indiana also.
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rabadger Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Valparaiso, IN	Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:51 am    Post subject: Start small in the residential design. Do not spend any more than you have to. What part of Indiana are you at? I am looking to hook up with some home designers. I am in Valparaiso Indiana working out of my home. I answer the phone after hours all the time. Check out my web site and give me a call. www.HVAC-consult.com Richard
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Divya Pathak Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 2 Location: India	Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:56 am    Post subject: small is sweet i agree with others. its better to start up with something at smaller scale with what ever you are having. _________________ Peace..... Divya Pathak
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