Regarding your comments about “backhanded statements” and “gatekeeping” , VT is in the middle of a severe housing crisis where many locals are paying 30-50% of their income on housing or being forced out of the market altogether. This is causing a lot of fear and anxiety that people vent in their responses to questions like yours which are asked ad nauseam. It’s awesome that you are fortunate enough to own land here and are able to bankroll building a home at a time when so many are hurting. To be completely honest, your post and responses come across as a little tone deaf to what people here are experiencing and you may want to be more cognizant of it as you navigate here