It will cost more then you plan for is a guaranted in a home remodel. You have to look at all the hidden cost when doing this to get a good estimate of what it is going to cost. That is why the estimate you where given was so high. You never know till you open up a wall what you will find and have to fix to pass inspection.
That two car garage will run 20k or more if you have all the work done for you. Then you start on the house, upgrades to electrical and upgrade or add a second hvac unit are just some of the things you will need. Your 30k budget quickly runs out.
I would look around at houses to see what you can find with home prices right now you can buy a lot more then you can build or remodel and get a lower interest rate.
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