Why does a 2025 home build cost so much??

In this video, I’m breaking down the costs of building a home in 2025, including excavation, utilities, framing, and labor, while navigating rising home prices and shifting market conditions. As a builder and real estate investor with 20+ years of experience, I’ll show you how to build equity and create income with unique properties like A-frame homes. From land prices in Kansas City to presidential policies and interest rates affecting the market, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know. Plus, stick around for a real-world quote from one of our members’ A-frame builds, and learn how to adjust building costs based on size. Don’t forget to hit subscribe to help us reach 175K subscribers and join our next live webinar to discover income-generating properties!

Key Points Covered:

1. 2025 home-building cost analysis: land, utilities, labor, and materials.
2. A-frame home construction costs – real-world quotes and estimates.
3. Impact of interest rates, market trends, and upcoming presidential election on real estate.
4. How to save money by doing some construction work yourself.
5. Case studies of members building homes for less than $200/sq. ft.

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[ClarkeGriffiny]

I think it's time to make it more appealing for potential buyers. Real estate can be quite the rollercoaster! the stress and uncertainty are getting to me. I think I'll cut rents to attract potential buyers and exit the market, but i'm at crossroads if to allocate the entire $680k liquidity value to my stock portfolio?

[sglsurfing]

In New England labor travels, I would suggest reaching further out if labor prices are high in the local area. Subcontractors around here will drive over 2 hours for work and its much cheaper.

[uncommonathlete]

Thanks for a great summarized breakdown of build costs. Labor costs are so hard to pin down, especially when the workers make mistakes during the project.

[CSSkoolieProject]

Just a thought. I've been watching you for a few years and you should have more subs IMO. Thanks for the awesome content!

[TerrawenKY]

Been here for over 5 years - thanks Kai!!!

[stevenhou-yjff]

just applied for your skool community! hoping to see you on the other side!

[mrniceguy]

Do you need commercial property insurance for these cabins once rented out as short-term rentals? If so what is the average cost difference to insure vs. standard long term rentals? I realize this would vary by location, property type, etc..., but based on your experience do you have an educated estimate or guess? Also, if building for STR how much $ do you factor in for turnover costs? I love the idea of short term rentals, but I don't love doing housekeeping.

[socalstr]

This feels extremely inexpensive to me. But we operate in California. On the flip side people have tons of money and seemingly even more free time.

So you still get back every penny you put in.

Also nice is more and more guests are passing on all the wannabe operators. So if you do it right, there’s not much competition.

[ajbbeck]

I didn't hear anything about fees for the architect or GC/PM?

[nrgplay]

Curious who you use for landlord insurance in California?

[sergioyovanisanchez]

Soo high price too much unnecessary at this time is like trashing money too risky people don’t want to pay high Rent cost of living mot good well good luck Amigo

[rju]

I Kai. You have the somewhat of the same name as my son Kaieu 👍. My wife and i are thinking of selling our current home for which we have equity and buying a land and building a prefab home in Santa Clarita to get rid if our mortgage and HOA. This video is very helpful, but i wanted to ask if you have any other advice? Thanks.

[BenBen-ezqo]

Dude, you make amazing content :) Keep it up!