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I'm going through this right now. My house is probably 85% done. I have taken a slightly different route. Legally, I am the GC. I can subcontract out anything, or, if I choose, do the work myself. This has worked out well and has saved me quite a bit of money.
But, there's a lot to building a house that I don't know. So we hired a construction manager. We pay him for his time, and he will put together the contracts (in writing) that he runs by us first, then bids them out to a number of different contractors. He also inspects the contractors work and makes sure they do EXACTLY what was contracted for.
But, like everyone has said, watch the contractors like a hawk. don't leave any of your stuff lying around, because things disappear (accidentally, I hope). And double the time you think it will take.
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