•~25% Savings vs Hiring GC
•Nobody Cares as Much as You Will
•Clarity, Communication, Expectations & Attention to Detail - Critical
•Work Parallel Paths When Possible
•Delays are Inevitable, Mistakes are Inevitable, Your Reaction to Them is Key
•Review Budget Often
•The more physical work you can do, the better
•You and Your Spouse Must Be All-In
•Design apathy can be your friend!
•Large Increase in Gas and Tolls
•Absolutely Exhausting But WORTH IT!
