Renovation vs. Rebuild - Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303

January 20, 2026 01:06:13
Renovation vs. Rebuild - Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303
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Renovation vs. Rebuild - Carl is Building a New House | MHFI 303

Jan 20 2026 | 01:06:13

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Carl & Rusty about each of their adventures with housing projects and renovations.  Carl details his current project of tearing down a “Frank Lloyd Wrong house” and building one from scratch while sharing insights into his motivations, costs, and specific financing strategies.  Rusty shares his experience renovating two homes and the strategic use of a line of credit.  Additionally, they delve into considerations of downsizing and the potential of owning second homes.

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0:00 Introduction

1:31 Carl’s home building journey

8:10 Unique systems & building challenges

15:41 Financing with the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy

24:09 Rusty’s renovation stories

30:25 Balancing joy & investment

38:58 Downsizing dilemmas

44:03 Different places in different stages of life

51:46 Second homes

59:24 Soundcheck – Taco Bell

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