FBA Budget 2026
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Risk Mitigation - Home Builds
Best case build from Future Builders Crash Course - (very complete at end of crash course):
| Phase | Scope | Labor (hrs) | Calendar Time (weeks) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disassembly, Transport, Set, Tie-Down, Leveling, Weatherproofing Repairs | Final separation (if any), loading/hauling, setting in place, anchoring, leveling, resealing joints, flashing, roof/wall patching | 80–120 | 0.2–0.3 | Assumes minimal transport damage and standardized foundation/interface details |
| Utility Hookups / Service Gear (Simplified) | Electrical service tie-in, grounding, panel hookup, minimal plumbing or off-grid connections | 40–80 | 0.1–0.2 | No permitting or inspection delays; materials pre-staged |
| Interior Finish Completion & Corrections | Minor drywall/paint touch-ups, trim corrections, hardware tightening, surface sealing | 60–120 | 0.2–0.3 | House exits crash course at ~90–95% finish quality |
| Code-Related Items (Even If Not Inspected) | Smoke/CO alarms, GFCI/AFCI devices, handrails/guards, egress hardware, labeling | 20–40 | 0.05–0.1 | Simple retrofits with pre-kitted components |
| Site Items | Steps/landing, skirting, minor grading, splash control, threshold sealing | 30–60 | 0.1–0.2 | Standard site conditions; no major earthwork |
| Punch List & Buyer-Ready Detailing | Caulking, paint touch-ups, door/window adjustments, cleaning, final detailing | 20–40 | 0.05–0.1 | One-pass punch list; limited rework |
| TOTAL | End-of-transport to sale-ready | 250–400 | 0.65–1.05 weeks | 384 labor-hrs/week production capacity |
Gantt for Home Completion
Note finish work at final site starts as soon as first section is dropped off. Assumes 1 hour travel time to site.
(source - [1])
OSE High-Enrollment Financial Scenario (6 Months)
(source - [2])
Assumptions
- 50 Enterprise participants @ $10k
- Full production rate → ~1 house every 4 weeks ≈ 6 houses in 6 months
- Net margin per house: $100k
- Builder Crash Course: 24 participants @ $2k
- Trial Track: 25 participants @ $6k
- Cabin cost: $2,000 per person (50 cabins)
- Full staffing model (education, construction, site ops, admin)
- Infrastructure buildout: Rapid Learning Facility, Hangar, New Housing
| Section | Category | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | House Builds | 6 × $100,000 | $600,000 |
| Enterprise Track | 50 × $10,000 | $500,000 | |
| Builder Crash Course | 24 × $2,000 | $48,000 | |
| Trial Track | 25 × $6,000 | $150,000 | |
| Other / Workshops / Events | Estimate | $50,000 | |
| Total Revenue | $1,348,000 | ||
| Costs | Staffing (Full Team) | Ops, build, education, admin | $420,000 |
| Rapid Learning Facility | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| Hangar Completion | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| New Housing | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| Cabins | 50 × $2,000 | $100,000 | |
| Site Operations | Food, utilities, waste, logistics | $120,000 | |
| Curriculum & Systems | Kits, documentation, program design | $75,000 | |
| Tools & Equipment | Fabrication, construction, maintenance | $60,000 | |
| Insurance, Legal, Compliance | Fixed | $25,000 | |
| Marketing & Recruiting | Media, campaigns, onboarding | $40,000 | |
| Total Costs | $940,000 | ||
| Net Result | Total Revenue | $1,348,000 | |
| Total Costs | $940,000 | ||
| Net Surplus (6 months) | +$408,000 | ||
OSE Low-Enrollment Financial Scenario (6 Months)
Assumptions
- 24 Enterprise participants @ $10k
- House production at 50% rate → ~2.5 houses in 6 months
- Net margin per house: $100k
- Cabin cost: $2,750 per person
- Lean staff only (“Mode A: Bootstrap Civilization”)
- Site Operations corrected to $32k
| Section | Category | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | House Builds | 2.5 × $100,000 | $250,000 |
| Enterprise Track | 24 × $10,000 | $240,000 | |
| Builder Crash Course | 24 × $2,000 | $48,000 | |
| Trial Track | 12 × $6,000 | $72,000 | |
| Total Revenue | $610,000 | ||
| Costs | Staffing (Lean Core) | Core leadership + minimal admin | $192,500 |
| Rapid Learning Facility | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| Hangar Completion | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| New Housing | Fixed | $50,000 | |
| Cabins | 24 × $2,750 | $66,000 | |
| Site Operations | Food, utilities, waste, logistics | $32,000 | |
| Curriculum & Systems | Kits, documentation, program design | $45,000 | |
| Total Costs | $485,500 | ||
| Net Result | Total Revenue | $610,000 | |
| Total Costs | $485,500 | ||
| Net Surplus (6 months) | +$124,500 | ||