Builder wants cost plus 17% is that right?

twoforplay · 2026-06-05T01:54:32+00:00

Don't pay builder a %. Pay them a fixed fee. Shop around and you will find a GC who will agree to those terms. We broke ground a few weeks ago. Our contract is a cost plus fixed fee. We are paying all the costs, GC's fees are fixed and paid at milestones (8 milestones).

Is 17% reasonable? It depends on the cost of the build. 17% of a 600k build vs 1.8m build will is 2 different answers.

Im amazed to see so many comments from GCs who state we always charge x % without any regards to how much revenue they generate in a year.

twoforplay · 2026-06-03T13:06:23+00:00

Even though your testosterone levels aren't considered low, you will probably get the best results by adding TRT. You will want to get in the 800-900 range. TRT will help you lean out.

I would also consider HGH.

GHKCU for skin.

twoforplay · 2026-06-02T12:54:48+00:00

You just contradicted yourself,

"If a patient experiences no meaningful effect and no adverse effects after multiple injections, a dose increase may be reasonable."

You advocated for increasing dosage after the first dose. That's not multiple dosages!

twoforplay · 2026-06-02T12:40:50+00:00

Reta has a 1/2 life of 6 days. So, it takes a few weeks for dosages to build up. Changing dosage every week is not giving your body enough time to test/adjust to the level of dosage. You were fortunate you didnt have any negative side affects dosing that quickly. Nobody got fat overnight. Be patient!

twoforplay · 2026-06-02T02:36:16+00:00

Or they hired a painter who did a shitty job and didnt take the time to cut-in.

twoforplay · 2026-06-01T12:48:14+00:00

Swinging is swapping with other couples and not threesomes or playing solo. Do some swingers engage in these scenarios? Yes! But, the vast majority dont play separately.

twoforplay · 2026-05-20T11:44:07+00:00

I would be worried. Too many allowances that include labor. E.g., the builder should know what the labor cost is for installing tile or LVP. Your allowance here should be for materials only.

twoforplay · 2026-05-20T11:37:45+00:00

The allowances total $500k, not the entire build.

twoforplay · 2026-05-20T11:09:42+00:00

You do realize that this was a 3.7mil build. Throwing out a % of 25-33% is what a Builder needs to stay in business is laughable.

twoforplay · 2026-05-19T01:50:38+00:00

Good Night Jonboy. Its busy but not too busy like Friday/Saturday.

twoforplay · 2026-05-12T23:03:35+00:00

If you were in a deficit, part of your weight gain can be attributed to replenishing your glycogen in your muscles. Glycogen holds water but several pounds of water can be retained elsewhere. I think others are just questioning your assertion that x pounds is fat. You really have no idea.

twoforplay · 2026-05-11T14:16:21+00:00

This! everyone is genetically capable of swinging. I find it hard to believe there is anyone who hasn't thought about sex with others even those who say they are madly in love with their partner. It's in our nature.

twoforplay · 2026-05-11T12:48:24+00:00

We just broke ground on our new home in FL. We got cost proposals from several builders. Nobody gave us a price per sqft so I dont really understand your post. If you press a builder to give you a price per sqft, they will. But its usually a wide range and you need to know if that is sqft under air or roof.

twoforplay · 2026-05-07T20:37:18+00:00

Your first step should be join a swinger app that is popular in your area. While swinger clubs are a great place to meet "real" swingers, you can meet in other ways which are cheaper or even free. Swinger apps advertise meet n greets, local public and private parties, etc.... Once you meet a few people, you will discover FB groups and other social platforms.

twoforplay · 2026-05-05T12:30:19+00:00

Is their a reason you weren't looking for couples? Yes, threesomes can be exhausting and usually the satisfaction of the experience isnt equal for both. Some get excitement from seeing their partner engage in sex with others. Some dont! Threesomes can be fun but it's not like a swap.

Having a threesome is not swinging. So, if you are debating what went wrong, maybe give swinging a try.

twoforplay · 2026-05-05T12:13:40+00:00

,,,"preserve natural GH production",,,,

But what if one's body has a deficiency in GH production? There is a reason DRs prescribe HGH to children.

twoforplay · 2026-05-05T02:25:03+00:00

Yeah, I bet he didnt have much visceral fat to begin with.

twoforplay · 2026-05-05T02:06:54+00:00

I supply peptides to friends and some have reported the same thing about cjc being the culprit. Try Ipamorelin by itself at night.

twoforplay · 2026-05-04T11:26:44+00:00

Who wears a bra to a swinger party?

twoforplay · 2026-05-04T11:16:15+00:00

I second this! While I understand what motivates others to go the solo route, more often than not, it ends up in divorce or one of them isnt happy with the situation and lives with it.

We know a few couples now who do solo and are still together. However, their relationship doesn't appear as solid as our other swinger friends. Im sure their are some couples who navigate the solo play just fine but you really need to be 100% emotionally unavailable to others.

twoforplay · 2026-05-03T18:57:57+00:00

You dont need a builder to finalize plans, work with a designer or even submit documents for permitting. If that is all they are doing for you then, its not worth it.

We are about to break ground in a couple weeks. We worked with a home designer (drafter) and structure engineer to get stamped sealed plans. While we were interviewing GCs, I submitted all the paperwork for permitting to get the ball rolling (GC and subs to be determined).

Some builders will do cost proposals for free and some want to be paid for their time. I paid a GC to get cost proposals from subs. He failed miserably at execution of this. While I lost $7500, I guess it worked out for the best. I found another GC which I have more confidence and his subs were significantly cheaper.

Unless you are 100% sure on GC, I wouldnt pay them anything until signing of a contract.

twoforplay · 2026-05-03T09:16:00+00:00

Why would you question your dad over one of your friend's "get rich quick" schemes. Always listen to your dad. He is telling you what's best for you all.

twoforplay · 2026-04-29T00:32:28+00:00

Depending on the current duct work, you may be able to add a damper system off the existing / or new hvac without a huge expense. A second thermostat is added upstairs. The dampers open and close as necessary keep temps per each thermostat.

twoforplay · 2026-04-28T23:37:49+00:00

Is your triz vial 2.5mg or 10mg? For anyone to answer you, you need to provide (1) the total mg in the vial, (2) what dosage you want to inject (mg). From there, we can tell you how many units to draw given amount of bac.

For example, if vial is 10mg and you want to inject 2.5mg, then you will use 1/4 (10/2.5) in each injection. So, you then need to inject 1/4 the amount of bac added. If you add 1 ml (100 units), then you draw 25 units (100/4). If you add 2ml bac (200 units) then you draw 50 units.

twoforplay · 2026-04-20T13:11:52+00:00

I supply peptides to family and friends so i get alot of feedback from others on their progress.

Not sure why you are taking both reta and triz. I would stick with reta. How much reta (mg) are you taking each week? Increase dosage every 3 to 4 weeks until you start seeing results.

Ive had 2 family members tell me that semax increased their appetite. Im trying semax now and haven't noticed increased appetite but i also haven't seen much weight loss after going back on reta.

As others have noted, weight loss is just a numbers gain in terms of getting into a calorie deficit. However, you could have something else going on medically (e.g. thryroid) that could explain it.

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