awesome video.... we jumped w 6 kids into tents..... built our house in 5 months in cash week to week as we had it with my husband being the only income earner. we built on our own, it can be done..... when u want something so badly no excuses will stop you.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

WOW! good for you! That is what I'm preaching here.

@ms.thatsall3863

7 жыл бұрын

We are going to be doing the same, but only one kiddo. We do not know anyone else who has done this. A bit of a lonely process along with all the sideways glances when you announce your plans. It can be done, that I know from all I've read and watched. Good on you Bella.

@famousfrost13

6 жыл бұрын

Wow

@ccsajr

Жыл бұрын

Awesome comment! Thx for the encouragement!

@justycesylve5026

6 ай бұрын

this is our plan also. four kids and 4 dogs. lol. we just purchased our acregae and hope to build over the 2024 year. @@ms.thatsall3863

You guys are smart with your money. I knew a person that lived in their car for a bit because they had goals to not be a victim of debt. I've learned you don't have to live they way people expect you to, just do you and they will see your great success. I think these are wonderful ideas.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

6 жыл бұрын

I think you are spot on. Thank you.

I bought a reefer and started to convert it into a living space. I moved onto the property with my stuff in it and built a small porch, put in a door with a couple windows and the wood stove. Instant house. Insulated better than most homes. I'm now living in it and working on the cabin. I will be using this space as a office or what ever later, it's paid for. But it works. I totally understand and appreciate what you are saying.

You are so patient and understanding with the silliness of people. Bless you, your family is a great inspiration.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

A video that discusses common sense, sacrifice, smarts, hard work, suppression of ego and goals met. Good Job!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I honestly know someone who had four kids too. started off camping in a RV put up four walls then a roof. a year later had a 2 bedroom 1 bath home on a big plot of land. waited 5 years and started a 2nd home ....4 bedroom 2 bath ...then rented the old place. then started a 3 level house in 86 and had it done in 2 yrs. basically used the money from renting out other places and let people rent out lots for there trailers till they had the house done. this man was 37 when he started . now he is well into his 70's kids are grown has great grand kids and still is living debt free cause he paid cash for it all .I also should state he has a 6th grade education. worked hard at life and what he didnt know he read and just did it. One of my personal hero's. I find it funny when someone whines to him about money and cost of things that they cant afford. He says comfortable costs but work dont. I got hammers I got tools whatever you need I got. you get the land and the permits. The rest is just funding for building materials. Im also proud to say that man is my kids great grandfather and he too has took to him and showed him the ways of earning your keep and keeping cost down. My son is nine and has more knowledge then I did at his age. Reading tape measures and running equipment . He has even rebuilt a motor to his go kart. with the help of grandpa....Still I will give up my comfort to avoid the costs of paying someone elses backbreaking work if I can do it myself and avoid debt

@EdwinG310

5 жыл бұрын

A very wise man he is. "Comfortable costs", I like that.

THANK YOU! Many people dont understand the struggle to get into the place that you currently are. Well deserved!!!

Great story, i love people like you who are determined and will not settle for anything less.

I Luv the front door, beautiful. Your family's personal story inspires. Kevin, I'm a single woman who is starting over. People can do this if they put their mind to it and are willing to work hard.

@FishesAndLoaves997

7 жыл бұрын

Come visit my channel,,, something for everyone. All true stories. Just press on the channel name. Maranatha. : )

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your family is inspirational. Blessings to you all!!

Don't listen to the a holes who are negative. Good on you for getting your goals done!

That's the difference between our generation and older compared to gen X, Y & Z is that the latter want it all now and brand new. My first house was a one bedroom converted shed that I extended too three times as an owner builder as money allowed and needs arose. That was the first and only mortgage and paid out in five years and every house since i have purchased outright. But I do admit the younger generation have got a greater challenge. Governments are allowing jobs to go off shore all too soon and only look after their own selfish interest, cost of education is ridiculously expensive putting the young at a disadvantage and again the fault of politicians past and present. As I grew up education and health where free or at least only required minimal personal contribution and jobs were plentiful but it all started changing in the 80's.

hello kevin, great video...been building my own home for 2 years now. its a llittle hard financially but getting there.

I'm trying to figure something out. Thank you so much, for all of your information.

Love what you guys are doing. Keep up the Great work!

I hear ya buddy . My wife and I are living in a camper now with a 5 & 7 yr old . We have a property with a 48x56 pole barn on it that we are converting. Currently we are at a near by camp ground due to not having utilities yet. I’m 43 and plan on being debt free in couple yrs. I plan to sell off my home remodeling business to my younger partner and enjoy my kids growing up . It’s tuff and hard to get there but can be done .

Pretty sweet man. I appreciate that your sharing this more positive way to do things.

Thank you for sharing your story - really appreciate the advice - cheers from Canada

This was so helpful. Thank you!! Can't wait to share your video with my husband. :)

Sacrificing comfort to get the things you want in life...hard to do but completely possibility as you know.

@wmc9722

6 жыл бұрын

Parker Jones, You are so right! I often see life through a lens. Using these words: "Pay now and play later, or, play now and pay later" I calibrate my next moves! I might even say that I have taught myself to have good habits by the way I choose to frame things: That tall glass of bourbon on ice that once seemed wonderful now looks like pain instead. I've redefined 'comfort' in order to get the things that bring real and lasting pleasure to me and my wife. Houses, real estate in general (outside of family, health, etc) are the only thing I seek and develop for wealth.

It is awesome what you two are doing! Thanks for sharing!!!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you are welcome.

wow that story was pretty deep. that's awesome

What a blessing you are 😉 Thank you for sharing

Kevin, Just today I found this 'single' video of yours above and I enjoyed listening to you tell your story. It seems that the key thing that's required, more than any other one particular thing, is a change in one's thinking. Too many people it seems think that they cannot do something and so they close their mind instead of saying something like, "I don't know how to do this right NOW but I am going to find a way, learning bit by bit from many different sources". Thanks for making this and sharing it. You are likely building your own 'little' industry. I highly admire the common sense approach that you and your wife have combined with the work you guys put out. As I write to you here (October 2017) I fear that the future is going to be terribly rough for folks who cannot figure out how to get things done with whatever resources they have. Take care. See you out there.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren, I'm glad you like it.I didn't know how either until i learned and applied it.

I Appreciate the video!!! Thx for taking the time out to show people how to build a home without getting into the trap of the greed of bank financing . Me and my wife are starting our journey into building our own home debt free! I don't want a mortgage for 30 years which you pay 3 times over what your original mortgage was.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

It's difficult sometimes to think that any one of us can work harder, longer hours, be more creative in our approach to earning... or reducing expenses... and not think that it is short term pain for long term reward. Yet, you've shown us a way to reach a goal in concrete terms and have definitely inspired me in the process. Thank you!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thank You, glad to inspire.

Good job wih all that you are doing.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

im impressed. someone that really cares!!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

2 years ago we cashed out hubs' 401k after hubs' longtime employer laid him off, and bought land. We'd planned to sell the old house, but ended up foreclosing because we couldn't find a buyer in time. We have spent the last 2 years in 6 different friend's homes while we try to work (and change jobs every time we move) and save to get the new house built, with 7 kiddos in tow. We have only now gotten enough savings to begin construction, and it was because of inheritances and tax refunds! With this many children, we were told it had to be finished to a certain point to be able to sleep in it, and once we start building, we will have no back up place to live, so we needed enough lump cash to get to that nearly-done point before winter. We are persistent, though. We are headed to the property to start this summer, and plan to work as hard as we can before winter. Fingers crossed we make it, or we'll be sleeping in tents in 3 feet of snow!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

wow, so sad people have to Pull you down for what they don't know and for what they don't have and at that rate they will never have... Keep up the good videos Kevin

Don’t let people hate, we are doing the same thing you did with your first Home. Lots of overtime and Christmas will suck this year for sure.

Kevin. I seriously aspire to be you. We both work full time and I've wanted to build my own houses to live in for over a decade now. Teach me! I intend to build each house from the equity of my last house. I already have $60k in equity of the house I own now. How can I learn under you? Seriously, I will pay for your time if I have to. Thank you for your time in advance Kevin!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

4 жыл бұрын

Well first thank you, I have a program called the Small home builders developers course. You can see it here. aselfreliantlife.com/products/small-home-builders-developers-course/ This is a program we created based on our beach house that we videoed through the building process. I can be reached at kevin@aselfreliantlife.com as well.

Awesome, thank you!

My daughter and her husband moved in with us so they can build their first house BEFORE they have kids....I'm really going to miss them when they leave, we have wonderful dinners together!

Good insight, for most its obvious. LivingBigInTinyHouse posted of Brets tiny house, that guy is such a bright mind.

Mr. Kevin please updated us on your house .It has been years miss yall dearly!😊

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

3 ай бұрын

Thank you I will do that soon!

great job im doing mine too

Great !!!! I wannna do the same thing

Mr.coy you are a great teacher.I wish you was in my and my husband life.please don't worry about what people say.They wish they had your knowledge.you and your wife are amazing.you are Living a life we all wish we had.You are a great example for all of us.I plan on doing the same thing 2017.I wish this reach you bless you. Lorraine Wilkins

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.Let us know how your project is coming.

Salute to you sir!!!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Living my dream man!

I have done the same! I use my income tax return every year and add on! no mortgage, no stress!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

Well done brother

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

good stuff Kevin

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks D.C.

Yeah. Some people don't get it eh.

Hey Kevin great videos. It’s just where I want to go in my life at my age now. I am purchasing a lot for less than $10,000 in the state of Ohio. And I’m getting my own project on the way now and I’m doing it in stages like yourself. One question that I had is did you have any problems or restrictions on how long you could live in your camper in your state on your lot ?

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

5 жыл бұрын

The area I live in does not allow R.V. living. That being said it is complaint drivin so they only inforce if someone complains. But with a building permit I can live in an R.V. onsite while building. We did for a 2 1/2 years before moving into the house.

question do we need a LISENSED contractor and inspector etc if we build our new little house if we build our house our self? another thing it's a growing trend for counties to restrict living in RV'S! 2 weeks every 6 months so if you plan on living in one while you build make sure you have it built in 2 weeks or face a hefty fine and cabins are also considered RV'S or camping so check with the county so you won't buy land where they do that .

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

4 жыл бұрын

You will need to check with the building department in the area you want to build. I was legally allowed to build my own house without a contractors license. I was also allowed to live in my RV for up to two years on site during construction as long as I had a building permit. Normally no RV living in my area. And no I won't build in an area where I can't do that.

cool

RESPECT! 😎

Great job:) I wonder if you used a broker or sold your old house yourself? That would be great savings as well Congrats on your creative life and freedom

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did not sell myself and it was quite an ordeal.

@Lotuslaful

7 жыл бұрын

I can imagine. I am deciding that now. Great place where you landed though. Clearly on your feet:)

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Yes much more freedom.

Again here in CA one can only stay in an RV for up to 120 days a year on ones property, so the build would have to be completed with in 4 months. Ca doesn't seem to make things very easy to live cheaply. BTW what are those measurements drawn on outside of house there?(Must have missed that video.) If recall correctly you are also a general contractor as well, so ya that better "qualifies" you to build your own home in city inspectors eye than the most of us who have just a passion and book knowledge. They don't let just anyone throw a hammer around. Thx Kevin for the video, hope, and insight!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Dani,I would check your specific planning dept for what is allowed they will vary by quite a bit sometimes.I am not currently a licensed practicing contractor. I am an owner builder.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

The lines on the walls are markings that come from the factory that makes the sheets of osb .

Hi, I'm very interested in getting a home built on our land using cash. Any suggestions or recommendations for starting a project like that? I mean how much would you suggest we have saved up before we even put it into action?

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

4 жыл бұрын

That depends on several factors. Size of house, materials, cost of labor to mention a few.

@nicolelomax6325

4 жыл бұрын

@@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife Thanks for responding

Smart

Hello sir I have so many questions but I don't know where to start I'm starting my own farm I just purchased a 48 acre property a bit of 2 years ago and I want to build a house my thing is is that I have a blueprint of the house that I want to build but it's just me building the house and I'm very afraid of doing it how would I go about doing this thing I would like to know more about your program and to show me how to build my own homes and my barns as well for the animals please share with me some things that needs to be done thank you

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, That's very exciting! so start with picking your building site. In doing so take into consideration how you will bring water power and sewer to that site as well as a driveway. Then prep the site for your foundation. You may want to hire someone to do some of these things. water power and sewer (septic) need to be roughed into the foundation at this time before concrete. Be sure to consider orientation to southern exposure as well.

Omg I'm so happy I saw your video, I'm homeless and I just want to be free of rent. Thru it away

thank you for sharing your knowledge many of us appreciate it. Don't worry about negative Nellie's they will always be negative and stuck in their own stupidity LOL

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

I sent you guys an email over a month ago and have yet to get a response. Your vids, one, in particular, was geared toward "encouraging people." My email asked for nothing but a few words of encouragement. A short email in reply would have been great. Given how nice you guys seem I'm just wondering if somehow my email got overlooked. You provided your email on the blog for a reason I thought so I hope it was ok to email you. Just curious as to what happened to it. On a different note....I'm glad you clarified the fact that you do not include your lot cost (which in your beach area is astronomical) in your $30k build estimate. Thanks for making that clear.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne,Not sure what happened but I hope you are doing ok. As far as lot prices here they are all over the place price wise. You can start a $7k and go up to $100k and more. I would not include the lot because you can find a lot in your area to fit your budget. Thanks for watching.

👏🏾

You look like Alan Moore's American cousin with that beard.

Wish you could talk to my wife....lol

dave ramsey would approve lol

I am building my home out of pocket I estimate it will take me five years

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's worth it.

You said you build the house for cash but yet you had a mortgage. I've not starting a fight I'd just like to know how you do that? Great video though.

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yes, the house I sold is part of the money I used to buy the property.That is income from building the last house(for cash).The money I saved from investments I made(in a previous project ).What I'm showing you here is building your own small house is much less expensive.So I saved the money and paid cash to do it.

@thomascarter601

7 жыл бұрын

That makes sense cheers 😊

@thomascarter601

7 жыл бұрын

Do you have any more videos about building the house or do I have to pay?

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

7 жыл бұрын

I have a program you can buy that goes into great detail about buying property and developing it (clearing ,water,power and sewer)and the process of building your own house.And I also have a series of videos here that show the progress as well.

@1.38 why the Illuminati hand sign, are you a Freemason?

He said he spent 30 grand??!!!

@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Really.

Yes but, most wives would not sleep on the bare floor with no mattress. That would put the husband in the doghouse.