How about that people are not handy anymore? The alternative to expensive professional construction have always been "I'll build it my self with my father's or brother's help". Most people can't do that anymore. The same thing with fixing cars.
There is a shortage of handy people is my take.
So don't tell me I'm not handy enough. It's simply not 1952 anymore.
However houses are still pieces of wood nailed together. Maintenance of cars are still mainly mechanical parts you can replace yourself.
> who-needs-leisure-time-work-until-you-die mentality
Everyone I knew or know in the older generation that built their own homes took time off or quit to build for some months. Maybe that is harder today.
My point is that houses are not like electronics were ICs have become like unsolderable for DIY due too small size SMDs.
I could do what a carpenter does, if I just were competent. Which I am not.
And the foundation you need excavators and trucks with filler material and maybe concrete so you need external help with that.
It’s about choosing how you spend your time after work…Netflix vs. adding equity. Moreover, the physical nature of the work nicely offset the sedentary nature of working in tech.
Small victory.
I don't think that. The housing prices are so high due "network effects". The land costs more than the house and everyone wants the same land parcel. I would definitely buy a land parcel and build a nice house but that parcel's almost 4 times more expensive than 2 bedroom flat so I stick to the overpriced 2 bedroom for now.
Harder to get away with if you’re building a whole house, but if you’re just DIY’ing something boring no one can see… you should consider your options.
So on top of learning how to do the work, you also have to learn how to do the paperwork, and know what will and will not pass inspection. At which point, many people decide they might as well hire a professional.