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While steel framing for residential applications is becoming more vogue, the labor and materials cost is still more than wood. So, unless you are going to build in a miserably termite infested area, wood would most likely be the way to go. Even though I built a 3,700 sq ft home about 11 years ago for about $75/ft, I doubt I could do that, now. I did quite a bit of the work, myself, while subbing out concrete, framing, rough plumbing and electrical, HVAC, roofing, stucco, a portion of drywall, and cabinets. With that being said, it took me exactly a year to build the house, and when I looked back, the extra interest cost paid to the bank since it took me so long to finish the house was probably a break even if I would have just paid somebody else to do the labor. Since you are a DIY'er, I doubt you would have a hard time subbing the major trades out and getting the house done in a professional and timely manner. Its just a matter of finding good subs and being on site every day to make sure things are progressing. You will make some scheduling mistakes, but with good communication with your subs, you will minimize that. However, there is always a little slippage with the learning process.
Most likely, you can find house plans on the internet that will cost you about $1000-$1,500. However, those are national plans and you will have to turn the plans into plans accepted by the municipality in which you will be building. You will most likely need a soils report, and most probably a structural engineer. You may also need a local architect, as well. The engineer and architect may cost you another $5-7k.
Good luck!
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