damn ! Apartment situations ?

[Omicron]

monolithic domes have withstood moab bombs and f4 tornadoes. but they're unconventional construction so financing is problematic

Interesting. Last time I looked into a construction loan they didn't even ask me what I was going to build the house out of, but maybe that comes further down the loan process. Regardless, I'm sure I could work it out with USAA, especially if it was a hybrid with both dome and ICF.

[Wulf202]

go over to arf. one of the larger monolithic gc guys is a member. theyre very energy efficient. shell can be built for about 40k. no roofing. painting every 50 years with epoxy. Insurance is cheaper.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Interesting. Last time I looked into a construction loan they didn't even ask me what I was going to build the house out of, but maybe that comes further down the loan process. Regardless, I'm sure I could work it out with USAA, especially if it was a hybrid with both dome and ICF.

Before the loan is approved or first payment is disbursed, the lender would have reviewed the 'builder package' which includes plans, architecture drawings etc. They will turn it down if it is not traditional single family home.

The best way to apply for developer loan or construction loan on 'custom' build like this is to approach local banks. Citywide bank in Aurora, CO will do something like this.

[Omicron]

Before the loan is approved or first payment is disbursed, the lender would have reviewed the 'builder package' which includes plans, architecture drawings etc. They will turn it down if it is not traditional single family home.

The best way to apply for developer loan or construction loan on 'custom' build like this is to approach local banks. Citywide bank in Aurora, CO will do something like this.

Good to know, thanks.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Good to know, thanks.

So when do we start? I have a 60 acre parcel east of co spring by the dragon man.

[Omicron]

This guy has an interesting take on it. Basically that it's too complicated, just give up and take care of yourself. http://survivalweekly.com/1675/the-s...ommunity-myth/

I think if such a community were built with homes and community set up as I outline, the rest would take care of itself.

As for when do we start? I dunno. Some day I'll track down a developer and see if something like this could be built, and how much homes would have to cost. Developers are going to be about making money, so you've got to present it to them that way. If it's a money-making proposition for them, they'll build it. Or someone will.

[Great-Kazoo]

This guy has an interesting take on it. Basically that it's too complicated, just give up and take care of yourself. http://survivalweekly.com/1675/the-s...ommunity-myth/

I think if such a community were built with homes and community set up as I outline, the rest would take care of itself.

As for when do we start? I dunno. Some day I'll track down a developer and see if something like this could be built, and how much homes would have to cost. Developers are going to be about making money, so you've got to present it to them that way. If it's a money-making proposition for them, they'll build it. Or someone will.

Large qty of the overseas cargo containers, then use dirt berms with concrete fill as main deterrent against incoming rounds. We have a basic emergency plan in the neighborhood in case of flood, fire, tornado's, 2 legged criminal element. Luckily we also have a moderate amount of gun owners, generators, water supply etc.

[HoneyBadger]

So when do we start? I have a 60 acre parcel east of co spring by the dragon man.

I probably drive past your land every day on the way to work. I've seen the signs out there "land for sale." Mostly 5 acre parcels. Do you have a well out there? Please tell me about the possibilities of being self-sufficient, as that land seems very prohibitive to me. (I grew up in the rainy midwest).

[Omicron]

Back to being a prepper while living in an apartment, I ran across this site today: http://apartmentprepper.com/

[cofi]

I probably drive past your land every day on the way to work. I've seen the signs out there "land for sale." Mostly 5 acre parcels. Do you have a well out there? Please tell me about the possibilities of being self-sufficient, as that land seems very prohibitive to me. (I grew up in the rainy midwest).

you can do it im a little farther out east i think the main thing to do would be a solar well pump with water you can have a hell of a garden up here.....then buy some livestock....little walking mre's