What long term DIY financing do you recommend for long term homestead?

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  • What do you mean by DIY financing?

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    • I am a cash and carry girl, if I can't pay cash for it, I do not do it - only exception is using a credit card for travel related expenses. But when the bill comes in, paid off instantly. Even when it comes to home improvement, I have a rough idea as to what things cost. Do research, get bids. Then I hire or do the project - as long as I can write a check for the entire project. I finance nothing other than a mortgage payment. Cars are paid for in cash too. Takes some serious budgeting but it can be done.


      Let's say you need a new roof and short on cash, open a second mortgage or line of credit to give you flexibility, but be wary of interest rates. Never get in over your head and live within your means.


      I have to budget like this as I have a bunch of pets and no family - if I go belly up, I am homeless living under the freeway in a cardboard box. Not my idea of retirement goals! No fancy meals out, no fast food, no $5 Starbucks coffee, no movies, no netflix, no mall shopping . . . 😍

  • William William on Jul 04, 2017

    As a former real estate broker I recommend a home equity line of credit loan. You only pay principal and interest on the funds you take out not the full amount. This way you can do your projects as you wish and only pay for them. A home equity loan gives you a lump sum all at once and payments are due immediately on the full amount. This kind of loan is good for someone who has a lot of high interest debt to pay off.

  • Lyn15291588 Lyn15291588 on Jul 04, 2017

    Deeping on what the projects are.

  • Rosalie Rogers Rosalie Rogers on Jul 04, 2017

    I would never ask this question except to a financial advisor!

    • Annette AJ Jones Annette AJ Jones on Jul 05, 2017

      I like to see what other people are doing. As much info as I can gather, I find to be very beneficial as opposed to just one financial advisor who may or may not be a good one.

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Jul 04, 2017

    I agree with Rosalie. You should go to a local bank and talk to them first. Some may not finance DIY projects at all, because local licenses are required. If it's a project that they will finance, you need to have all of your numbers ready. Cost of material, cost of preparation, length of time this project will take. and perhaps other questions. I've never tried to finance a DIY project, just one that was installed by professionals and I had to have their proposal with me. Good luck, I hope you can get what you need.

    • Annette AJ Jones Annette AJ Jones on Jul 05, 2017

      Thanks for the info. I am researching my options and was curious what others had done any any potential creative financing used.

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Jul 04, 2017

    home equity loan

  • Annette AJ Jones Annette AJ Jones on Jul 05, 2017

    Thanks for the info. I am going to check in to that.

  • Rosalie Rogers Rosalie Rogers on Jul 06, 2017

    How is your credit rating if you indeed have one.

  • Sarashort Sarashort on Feb 12, 2022

    Has anything changed with the appearance of the pandemic?

  • Sonyabyrd Sonyabyrd on Feb 12, 2022

    COVID-19 has primarily influenced the retail development of non-food retailers, including DIY chains, and made them reconsider their priorities in favor of developing the online sales channel. There will be a gradual integration of retail DIY chains into online marketplaces in the coming years. More medium-sized DIY retailers will partner with them first and some of the larger chains that have problems with their own online retailing. The information is open, and you can read more at https://investorjunkie.com/. I might also add that most of the construction and repair products are easy to place on online retailers. And it's pretty profitable.

  • DontStopmeNow DontStopmeNow on Sep 15, 2022

    I know many people who earn money, for example, by making something at home or cooking authentic national dishes or sweets. Considering that now your business can be promoted with the help of social media, many options are possible. However, I believe that even if you have income from your business, you need to further increase it by investing. For instance, I monitor exchange rates and earn by trading aud usd and other currencies. Or you might consider stocks or real estate.

  • Mogie Mogie on Sep 15, 2022

    We got DIY financing when we bought our home from my dad.

    Got a very low interest rate plus when he died the place is paid in full.