I have friends and I have done a lot of research. I can do the same thing the GC's do. I have put together a list of Engineers that can help me with sealed plans and I have put together a network of subs with multiple choices for each aspect of the build. I may not have the same experience and it may take me longer, but I feel I can work through this and save a ton of money in the process. More than saving the money, I should be able to do more with my back yard while spending less.