Jamaican living overseas building my dream house in Jamaica/airbnb

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  • @linnettthompson1825
    @linnettthompson1825 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I have to pause a few times too to gather money, I have not borrowed any form of money and now I reach tiling. Proud of anyone that trying to have a roof over their head.❤

    • @ClivePowell-k4s
      @ClivePowell-k4s 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are a fighter, keep it up girl. God bless you.

    • @ClivePowell-k4s
      @ClivePowell-k4s 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @dianasimpson2747
    @dianasimpson2747 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You have done very well. I am battling after 3 years, I have deck the first floor. But still have to finish inside. Yes I am a big woman too 57 and still trying to get something done to leave to my children..God Bless

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Most of us like myself started building in later years, but it’s the fact that we started is important, our children can also work and finish it up. God bless you keep going!❤️

  • @Yardieautospax
    @Yardieautospax 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    True words. I had to catch myself too. As soon as the money comes in, I send it to Jamaica. But im slowing down and trying to live a little. Thanks for sharing

  • @thebennettfamily5739
    @thebennettfamily5739 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Congratulations on your project success, it’s coming together beautifully, yes we have to take breaks and save money and return and continue to build our dream house, enjoy the journey of building and enjoy Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤

  • @SuperNitenurse
    @SuperNitenurse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love how upstairs look it nice and spacious and well on its way. Like my mom said we didn’t come this far to choke now. Take a deep breath and press on and remember your house is your bank account you didn’t squander the money.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! “We didn’t come this far to choke” good one 👍❤

  • @simplicity750
    @simplicity750 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ m currently extending my house and it’s taking all my money. I agree with your comment about build and live. I tell myself the same thing as I have to live some life in the process. Well done

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simplicity750 congrats on your build! We have to learn to balance it thank you!❤️

  • @jackdrummond3111
    @jackdrummond3111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep it up. It took me 7 years and people started talking saying look how him start and can't finish.... God has been good to me and so He is good to you as well

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackdrummond3111 congrats! God and time thank you!❤️

  • @MrDeronsimpson
    @MrDeronsimpson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m building out of pocket no loan and it’s not easy big up yourself and keep going.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s the way to go! No loan with heavy interest 👍❤

  • @subbydiy
    @subbydiy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yes we all need some self time. I had to pause a few times, regroup and come again!.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s the right way, but my anxiety gets the best of me 😂

  • @DeLifeOfaNanna
    @DeLifeOfaNanna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm so proud to see how far you come!

  • @subbydiy
    @subbydiy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You have came a far way and am so proud of you!. Bless up

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Many blessings ❤

  • @anngayle8389
    @anngayle8389 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey I did the same thing getting roof is a great feelings am 52 n it's been 7 years building I had to give myself breaks mental heath. Roof is expensive.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats on your building! That’s what I’m talking about, we want to see the building finished, and don’t take time out for ourselves. Thank you!❤

  • @MrNanah38
    @MrNanah38 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am going to make a comment, i hope people dont take this out of context, why do we build so much house? Meaning, too big, its not necessary, we dont have big families anymore.

    • @Yardieautospax
      @Yardieautospax 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could be an investment property. And owning a house is an asset, so if you can.. why not? Generational wealth

  • @sharonwynter100
    @sharonwynter100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice house thank for ur advice ❤❤❤

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So nice of you❤️ thank you!

  • @ShornasCorner
    @ShornasCorner 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations 🎉🥳 on your progress ❤

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😀👍❤️

  • @MrNanah38
    @MrNanah38 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your msg, thank you.

  • @doitsweet2
    @doitsweet2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God go with you Im here doing my thing too

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! All the best!❤

  • @andreellis3509
    @andreellis3509 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    blessings you make my day

  • @rolandhutton5608
    @rolandhutton5608 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God go with you sister I am in the same situation.

  • @leonieewan4959
    @leonieewan4959 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the thing is don't do everything at the same time. Finished the bottom first then the upstairs.

  • @jaunbonaysmith
    @jaunbonaysmith 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Project coming on fine🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! ❤By the grace of God one day 🙏🏽

  • @SuperNitenurse
    @SuperNitenurse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think am in the same spot as you, where we feel everything is coming to a head and there are so many demands for the limited funds. I currently have the plumber, electrician and window people working at the same time and am like a who a go pay them??😂 But as much as I want to go full speed ahead and not deprive anyone of work I had to say listen take three weeks off I can’t afford you right now.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Now that’s what I’m talking about my friend 😂 we just can’t wait to see it finished, we keep going and going…..

  • @davy-q3g
    @davy-q3g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That’s a very big house. Good luck to those who like big houses. I’d rather stick with the two bedroom house in a gated community..

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree! It’s not an easy task 👍❤️

    • @sandrathompson6381
      @sandrathompson6381 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 sq ft cost it's more expensive to buy those tiny 🏡

    • @WarrenMorgan-nl6vi
      @WarrenMorgan-nl6vi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To each his own.

  • @tygamountaintv7777
    @tygamountaintv7777 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good look sis. I’m in st Thomas and they charge $30,000 per cubic yard.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh my goodness! And I thought it was expensive here. Thank you!❤

  • @davebigs
    @davebigs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Blessings

  • @JamaicanVoltage
    @JamaicanVoltage หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @jamzempire
    @jamzempire 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    House ya big man 👍🏾

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a multi family home 😊👍

  • @lennieadi
    @lennieadi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good advice. I’m still to put planning application in. We just finished the final draft so any day soon my engineer will visit the council. He has my motorized letter of authorization already as I’m overseas. You’ve done well. I’ll continue to follow your journey and sending prayers up for you. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It’ll help so many of us. God bless👊🏾🙏🏾.

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats! Many blessings on your journey!❤ thank you!

  • @DaveGordon-d1h
    @DaveGordon-d1h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    100 for real

  • @marviwalker8735
    @marviwalker8735 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I commend you !! congrats! just watching the video gives PTSD from when I was in my early 20s when I helped my mother and oversaw the building of a house, she was in America ....i do not like to see the raw build . phew !

  • @Corey49
    @Corey49 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This journey is not easy I just did roof 4 mil almost the damn price of the land

  • @trunciaross1622
    @trunciaross1622 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the information.....how. high is your ceiling please

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The ceiling is a little over 9ft,I was thinking it’s too low so I personally measured it 😂

  • @ddunkin4258
    @ddunkin4258 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video,Im encouraged by it to start my own building . Did you shop around for the best premix cost?🎉

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you should start 👍I did they’re all pretty much same pricing

  • @DeLifeOfaNanna
    @DeLifeOfaNanna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How many squares feet is the area that they you covered?

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m not sure of the exact area covered, but let’s say if the slab thickness is 4” inches, 45cubics yards x81 inches. I’m not sure what’s the regulatory requirements in Jamaica as to the thickness, but very good question!❤👍 thanks

  • @mindgamemuzik1189
    @mindgamemuzik1189 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Which company u used to cast the roof?

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mindgamemuzik1189 Hardrock construction and concrete phone (876)547-0041 or 503-8325

  • @DeLifeOfaNanna
    @DeLifeOfaNanna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How many rooms upstairs did you covered hun?

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I covered 2 bedrooms, 2 living &dining and 2 kitchens,2 varandas, and a little side patio, 2 bathrooms, only left the two front rooms for roofing. Thank you!❤

    • @DeLifeOfaNanna
      @DeLifeOfaNanna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @smlifestyle1811 Beautiful!! Girl, don't mine me asking, but when you said over one million to cover it, my heart drops because I'm looking to cover mine. How do you work out 1600 to cubic yards? 6 feet thick

  • @Novlette-h4q
    @Novlette-h4q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so proidbof you .happy to know you got up brush off and start again after ehat yoi have been through with the thieve am sure in cotch in some woman house

  • @tashacaribbeanvibes5951
    @tashacaribbeanvibes5951 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi can you tell me the name of the zinc please

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! It’s Tropical metal roofing the name of the company. 0.45mm ECO Tiles ALU-ST/COTTA you can google and check their website for pricing

  • @jamzempire
    @jamzempire 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are you doing a running total? Like for the entire money you spent from foundation to now?

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not yet, this is just for the upstairs and it’s a rough estimate, not a total breakdown. Many a times at the hardware store buying more of what they needed is not included, I’ll have to do a video on everything when it’s completed. Thank you!❤

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Things like electrical, plumbing

  • @anngayle8389
    @anngayle8389 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Then I had to dress the roof after it was done

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The dressing is another expense, I’m thinking of using drywall instead

  • @lorrainemcnally6717
    @lorrainemcnally6717 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you convert the Uk pounds to the jamaican dollar..
    Few years ago,ot was about twenty dollars to a english pound.Right or wrong.Advise?

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m not sure what’s the going rate for uk, but for the USD it’s 145 buying or 150. The Jamaican currency keeps falling 😢

    • @lorrainemcnally6717
      @lorrainemcnally6717 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@smlifestyle1811 So great full for replying toy question .
      I do know that the English pound is strong at present,I only found that out recently...Why? Seeing that the UK is way behind other major output in exporting it's good,being out of the European Union.

  • @islandvibesgardening4419
    @islandvibesgardening4419 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What town are you in? I need help getting land in Jamaica but don’t know where to start, can you give a helping hand

    • @smlifestyle1811
      @smlifestyle1811  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had bought this land through NHT from I was living there years ago. It would be best you get a trustworthy realtor, and go there to view some properties . All the best!❤

    • @pamelamcpherson8377
      @pamelamcpherson8377 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love your answer, keep safe.