Thanks all!

My problems in building start with the house being built smack-dab in the middle of the 30 acre square that is our property. This is closely followed by the large number of very beautiful grandfather oaks that are spread around the house, making a path to the perimeter difficult. One side of the house has a 4.5 foot slope to the end of where a barn would go, creating a huge fill dirt cost. The other side has little slope, but a longer run that will cost more to pave.

The first quote for a 30 x 60 was $70k, but their details were sketchy and I can see them trying to cheat me. The next was $77k BEFORE they figure out what site prep costs. That bid doesn't even mention the electric (which was $16k of the first bid).

Overall, the $300 a month to park 45 minutes away that I found yesterday is a start, IF they can get me enough power. The guy answering the phone swears 10 amps is enough and is annoyed that I said I wanted 50 but might be able to make due with 30 in an enclosed space. At those rates it would take me 30 years to break even on construction.