I have about 6000 SF finished but that includes two rental units generating $1200 plus per month, together, income at my house.

The trouble with a big place is you tend to fill it up with lots of stuff you really don't need.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.