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Know What to Do Every Step of Your Build

OnTrack OwnerBuilder is a guided project control system designed for homeowners. Instead of overwhelming you with information, we walk you through your project one step at a time. You will always know where you are, what’s completed, and exactly what to do next, so you can manage your project with clarity and confidence.

Built-In Sequencing and Guardrails

All the steps and considerations you need, in the correct order, helping you avoid costly mistakes.

Designed for Homeowners — Not Contractors

You don’t need construction experience. The system translates even complex build processes into clear, manageable actions you can confidently follow.

Confidence to Manage Your Own Build Project

Gain the confidence to manage your project effectively, reducing surprises and helping ensure a successful outcome.

About the Guided Project System

Most homeowners don’t struggle to manage their own building or home improvement projects because they lack effort or intelligence — they struggle because construction projects are complicated, and the order of planning and executing matters. OnTrack OwnerBuilder is a guided project system that removes the guesswork. Instead of overwhelming you with information, it walks your project forward one clear step at a time. You always know where you are, what’s been completed, and exactly what to do next. The system is designed to keep you on track by presenting steps in the correct order, helping you avoid common mistakes that lead to delays and unnecessary costs. You don’t need construction experience — just the willingness to follow a clear path. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence, OnTrack OwnerBuilder gives you the structure, clarity, and reassurance to see your construction project through to a successful completion. Start today and know what comes next...

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 36 Lessons

  1. 1

    PHASE 1 - Welcome, Start Here

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Step 1 - How This Guided Project System Works

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      Step 2 - Organize Document File Folders

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      Step 3 - Tools Hub: Your Project Workbook and Document Templates

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      Step 4 - Get To Know Your Project Workbook

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      Step 5 - Texas Owner-Builder Basics (rules + liability considerations)

  2. 2

    PHASE 2 - Jurisdiction and HOA Considerations

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      Step 6 - Do You Need A Permit Or HOA Approval?

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      Step 7 - What Approval Will Require (costs + timeline)

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    PHASE 3 - Outline Project and Site Considerations

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      Step 8 - Basic Specifications Of What You Plan To Build

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      Step 9 - Review All Site Considerations (including utilities)

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      Step 10 - Prepare Necessary Drawings or Plan Set

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      Step 11 - Insurance During Construction + Site Safety Basics

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    PHASE 4 - Project Estimating and Finalizing Budget

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      Step 12 - Build Stages Planning (what happens in what order)

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      Step 13 - Get Bids and Quotes For Every Detail

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      Step 14 - How the Project Construction Will Be Funded

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      Step 15 - Finalize A Budget You Can Actually Build

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    PHASE 5 - Submit For Approval

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      Step 16 - Submit For Approval (city, county, and/or HOA)

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      Step 17 - Respond To Questions or Requested Changes

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      Step 18 - Approval Wrap-Up (what you need before you start building)

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    PHASE 6 - Hiring and Getting Ready To Build

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      Step 19 - Choose Subcontractors and Suppliers

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      Step 20 - Set Up Payment Rules (so you stay protected)

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      Step 21 - Set Your Weekly Routine To Stay Organized

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      Step 22 - Rules and Documents That Protect You (scope, changes, payments)

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      Step 23 - Lead Times and Ordering (materials and long-lead items)

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      Step 24 - Staying On Budget and Expense Tracking

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      Step 25 - Scheduling Materials and Work Stages

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    PHASE 7 - Build The Project

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      Step 26 - Site Preparation and Foundation

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      Step 27 - Framing

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      Step 28 - Make It Weather-Tight (roof, doors, windows)

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      Step 29 - Inside-The-Walls Work (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)

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      Step 30 - Insulation and Drywall (close up the walls)

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      Step 31 - Exterior Finishing (siding, brick, trim, paint, gutters, exterior details)

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      Step 32 - Interior Finishing and Fixtures

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      Step 33 - Final Walkthrough (identify punch list items)

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    PHASE 8 - Closeout: Final Details and Your Records

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      Step 34 - Getting Punch List Item Fixes Completed

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      Step 35 - Closing Out Your Project: Final Details, Final Payments, and Filing Everything Away

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      Step 36 - Permanent Homeowners Insurance Considerations (new improvements)

Begin With Confidence

Start the Guided Project System today and gain the confidence to manage your residential construction project effectively. Take the first step towards a successful project today!

$397.00

Start Your Guided Project System

Why This System Pays for Itself...

Most homeowner cost overruns don’t come from materials — they come from mistakes in planning, timing and sequence. Common issues OnTrack OwnerBuilder helps prevent: ❌ Scheduling a trade before prerequisites are complete ❌ Failing an inspection due to missing steps ❌ Rework caused by doing things out of order ❌ Delays that lead to extra labor, storage, or re-mobilization costs One out-of-sequence mistake can easily cost far more than $397. OnTrack OwnerBuilder is designed to help you avoid these problems by guiding your project forward in the right order — one clear step at a time. This isn’t about learning construction. It’s about avoiding expensive missteps.

Is this a course or training program?

No. OnTrack OwnerBuilder is a guided project system. Instead of lessons or classes, it walks your project forward step by step and shows you exactly what to do next.

How long do I have access?

You receive 2 years of access, which covers the vast majority of residential builds and remodels. This gives you flexibility without rushing your project.

Do I need construction experience?

No. The system is designed specifically for homeowners. You don’t need to know construction terminology or processes—just follow the steps provided.

Our Guarantee

If you start OnTrack OwnerBuilder and feel it’s not the right fit, you can request a refund within 7 days of purchase, provided no more than the initial steps have been completed. This ensures you can evaluate the system risk-free, while keeping the platform fair for serious users. Refunds are intended for early evaluation, not for completed or substantially progressed projects.

Start Your Project With Confidence

No construction experience required

$397.00

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