Build Your Family’s Dream Home with Faith, Clarity, Resourcefulness and Confidence, Even if You’ve Never Built Before.
Making a reality of your dream home
I want TO MAKE THIS A REALITY!
Homestead Owner Builder Academy
- A step-by-step framework for first-time owner builders
- Expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes
- Budget-friendly systems to manage your project
- Lifetime access to tools and templates
What You’ll Get Inside
You dream of owning a home but feel like the housing market is impossible right now.
You’ve looked into builders and contractors, but the cost and process feel confusing.
You want to be smart with your finances not take on debt that steals your peace.
You crave a clear plan, God-centered wisdom, and accountability to see it through.
If you’re nodding “yes,” you’re not alone. This program is designed for you!
This is how we went from being QUOTED $460,000 to building on $180,000. It’s a roadmap created with busy, everyday people in mind. You don’t need to be a builder or have endless free time. With bite-sized lessons, checklists, and tools, you’ll know exactly what to do next without feeling overwhelmed.
And here’s the truth: God has already equipped you with the wisdom and strength to see this through.
Homestead Owner Builder Academy
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RUDY - husband
Erika has helped us learn the process of using money wisely during the home build starting with the foundation. She made home ownership, as an owner builder a reality.
No bidding wars and high interest 30 year loans. Instead, guided steps to reduce debt and take daily actions to make your home vision start taking shape!
Through clear planning, financial peace, and guided support, you’ll go from feeling lost to leading your home build like a pro.
You get a place to gather the next steps and begin making decisions that bring contracting, budgeting and design that fits your family.
New Home Construction Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3
Homestead Owner builder academy
i AM READY FOR STEWARDSHIP
You're in the right place!
For dreamers of building a home, where you praise God daily and create memories on your own land
Create space for your family but refuses to take on the financial pressure of today’s housing market. Ready for a peaceful, debt-smart, God-centered path to building wisely.
For Christ-following families like who value stewardship, stability, and a home where their children can thrive.
Homestead Owner Builder Academy
Families saving beyond $30K–$50K by managing their own build. We saved over $280K - I will share in depth how negotiating and legacy based wisdom works.
Faith-based guidance to keep your family’s priorities first, while having actionable knowledge to make your dream home happen!
Tools to track expenses and stay on track to manage your home build with joy supervising and celebrating milestones.
Step-by-step blueprints that take the guesswork out of construction.
You Will Get:
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$189
12 monthly payments
Business Administration degree and experience running digital courses, owner building project management and coordinating education for specific pathways for over 27,000 virtual student education across TX.
Professional background in systems development, curriculum design, and project organization with a Masters in Education Administration from TX A&M International
Creator of high-impact frameworks for owner-builders, working Americans, and faith-led dreams who are ready to build with action and guidance! Using our real life experience of owner building our dream home.
Developer of the Homestead Owner Builder Academy, a structured educational model built to simplify the entire owner-builder journey saving you hundreds of thousands.
I will make it worth your investment of building your home! Here is why you can trust me:
alexis
“Before Erika's class, I was unsure of my gifts. She saw something in me that I couldn’t see yet and spoke life into it. Her faith-filled leadership helped me step out with courage and confidence, both in her courses and in life.”
jASMINE
"The talent for design and planning overall expenses for an owner builder home is what made our dream home a reality. She gave generously beyond what we paid."
Anna
"Erika dedicates so much time to make the digital products something that impacts a person's life. I have made progress in my believes in what is possible and how I make money work for me!"
What Others are saying
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Here's what you'll get inside Homestead Owner Builder Academy
What's Inside
- Build your Faith-Driven Ownership Framework that aligns your heart, your family, and your future home so every decision comes from peace instead of fear.
- Create your Homeownership Vision Roadmap with guided worksheets that help you overcome overwhelm, see the big picture, and confidently believe “I can actually do this.”
- Access your Land Preparation Starter Resources including soil testing tips, survey checks, and flood-zone guidance so you begin with wisdom, not costly mistakes.
Laying the Foundation, Faith, Mindset, and Home Build Vision
Module 1
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Module 1
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What's Inside
- Turn scattered ideas into a clear, beautiful, build-ready plan.
- Design Planning Framework that helps you transform inspiration into a structured home layout you can clearly communicate with architects and contractors.
- Architectural Design Planning Resources with checklists, design worksheets, and revision-prevention tools so you avoid confusion and start with clarity.
- Pinterest-to-Plan Roadmap using room-by-room vision boards and sketch templates that make your ideas easy to understand — even if you’ve never designed anything before..
Designing Your Dream Home Vision Boards, Sketches, and Planning
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Module 6
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What's Inside
- Get organized, approved, funded, and fully prepared before construction begins.
- Permitting & Approval Roadmap with scripts, timelines, and downloadable checklists that guide you through city/county permits, architectural approvals, and land development steps.
- Budgeting Framework + Full Project Plan Spreadsheets that show you exactly where your money goes and include 20+ creative ways to get the capital to build, giving you confidence that the dream is financially possible.
- Land & Materials Preparation Toolkit covering utilities, soil tests, grading, surveys, and essential materials lists so you enter construction prepared, not panicked.
Preparing for the Build – Permits, Budgeting, and Materials
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What's Inside
- Lead your build with confidence, even if you’ve never managed a project before.
- Subcontractor Management Framework including hiring questions, vetting tools, onboarding templates, and communication scripts so you feel empowered, not intimidated.
- Construction Scheduling Roadmap + Editable Spreadsheet Schedules helping you track trades, timelines, delays, and keep your project moving smoothly and on budget.
- Financial Tracking & Payment Plan Tools so you avoid overspending, monitor progress with clarity, and make informed decisions every single week.
Managing the Build - Subcontractors, Scheduling, and Staying Within Budget
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What's Inside
- Foundation-to-Roof Sequence Plan that breaks down the entire exterior construction journey into simple steps with checklists
- Exterior Quality-Control Framework that teaches you what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to ensure every trade delivers excellence in your home.
- Trade Coordination Spreadsheets to manage timelines, inspections, and subcontractors so the structure of your home is built safely, correctly, and on schedule.
Project Management – Exterior from Foundation to Roof, Windows & Doors (Blessings)
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What's Inside
- End with excellence, peace, and the joy of stepping into the home you led with courage.
- Interior Finishes Roadmap with room-by-room guidance
- Final Inspections & Move-In Project Plan with walkthrough checklists, code-readiness tips, and close-out
- Celebrate Your Build Framework to help you reflect, honor what God has done, and step into your new home with gratitude, confidence, and unstoppable momentum.
Finishing Strong Interiors, Inspections, and Celebrating Your Move-In
Module 6
Module 3
Module 2
Module 1
Module 5
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
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- Get clear, confident wording for every contractor conversation to avoid feeling intimidated.
- Avoid misunderstandings and costly mistakes.
- These ready-to-use prompts ensure your communication stays aligned, and financially wise,
- Saving you time, money, and unnecessary conflict throughout your build.
Includes:
$297 value
Bonus #1 Contractor Scriptbook
AND YOU'LL GET THESE EXTRA BONUSES (FOR FREE!)
The hours and money saved from mistakes is worth your investment
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- Stay organized and financially on track with easy-to-use spreadsheets that help you prioritize.
- Track materials, labor, invoices, payments, and timelines with clarity.
- These customizable checklists keep you from overspending, missing hidden costs, or falling behind.
- You will know what to expect to complete your home build!
Includes:
$397 value
Bonus #2 Budget Templates + Line Item Checklists
- This guide breaks down who you need to contact.
- How to secure your building permit!
- Clarity of the building process to be prepared for breaking ground in a simple, stress-free framework.
- You’ll avoid the costly delays and miscommunications that overwhelm most new owner builders.
- Helping your home project move with clarity!
Includes:
$245 value
Bonus #3 Permit & Approval Track Toolkit
ROSIE
"She is one of the most supportive, intelligent and kindest people I know. Building a home from the ground up with raw land is Erika's expertise. There is nothing you cannot achieve, if you get guidance to keep going, learning and getting the benefit of taking the academy for your home build."
Any Questions? Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions.
It is a faith filled journey. Not the the fastest route to home ownership but the one with more financial freedom, abundance, POSSIBILITY in this market. One that allows for homestead, high quality material, faith and family decision making without someone saying NO.
You’ll have full access for 12 months and lifetime access to any updates or bonus materials released.
We go over this step and strategies to make it a possibility! We show you 20 ways to get capital without a GC. God provided through opportunities every step of the way. We also go over many ways you can get your funding for your forever home!
Make a sustainable sized home, starter home or creating the mindset and financial understanding are lessons you can take to begin now. Our first home became an investment towards our land and subdivision years later.
A General Contractor manages the entire build, hiring subcontractors and charging for oversight, which usually adds a large markup, while an Owner Builder takes charge of planning and managing subcontractors, saving money and customizing every detail.
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$189
12 monthly
payments
The beginner-friendly, step-by-step course that shows you exactly how to build your home without a general contractor.
I’ve simplified the entire process into clear practical and time-saving tools, so even with a busy schedule, you’ll know what to do, when to do it, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
I AM READY!
Build your dream home?
Give yourself and your family the environment that brings joy?
Create a faithful decision that changes your future for freedom?
See your vision becoming a reality on your property?
Are You Ready To:
Enrollment closes January 10, 2026! The following weeks from January 20th - end of February we work through the 6 Modules. Lessons become available, live support Q&As pop up for each of the 6 weeks and bonuses are released!
Deep down, you know your family deserves a home that reflects your values, your faith, and your future, and you are fully capable of leading that vision.
You want a way forward that feels responsible, faith-filled, and aligned with stewarding this dream wisely. I’m here to support you as you take the path of
A leader of your family!
A builder of your home!
A visionary for yourself and your family’s future.
And with the tools, structure, and peace this Academy provides, you’ll confident in your decisions.
You’re Not Behind. You’re Not Too Late. You’re Exactly Where God Can Build.
Your Dream Home Is Closer Than You Think.
Homestead Owner Builder Academy
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$189
12 monthly payments
This experience is designed to help you feel confident, stay organized, and finally bring your dream home to life without the overwhelm.
Hey There!
My husband and I could not believe our farm house turned out beyond what we prayed for. I want this to be the experience for others building their home, as owner builder project managers. It will give you financial freedom in the long term with the short-term sacrifice and dedication.
It makes me joyful to share these resources and live guidance with you. I want you to save money and lean on faith! Believe you are capable!
If you are considering building your home from the ground up, this is the place to be. I am writing this, with my laptop on the countertop island I got to select and hire for contractors that were so grateful we trusted them to install it.
I will give you resources from someone who started and did not stop until move in ready. You prayed for this, worked for this and God will make it happen!
This opportunity is risk free because you will learn project management, ways to fund your new home build, and you will become assured of how to take ownership of your life. It takes effort and sacrifice that is worth it. I promise! I want to see your success and progress to move in ready home. Share your milestones with me from pictures of the land, foundation, to move in!
I provide faith based home-building education with practical wisdom for families to accomplish their starter or new home dreams. The legacy way of building.
I am Erika Balderas, founder and teacher of the academy!
Erika
I have done what you are about to do! You do not have to go at this alone.
Disclaimer:
The Homestead Owner Builder Academy and all related courses, trainings, and materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They do not replace professional advice from licensed contractors, engineers, architects, builders, attorneys, or financial advisors.
Building requirements vary by state, county, and city. It is the sole responsibility of each student to obtain proper guidance and approvals from the appropriate local authorities, including but not limited to building permits, architectural design review, zoning, occupancy approvals, and land development requirements.
As an owner builder, you are ethically and legally responsible for complying with all local laws, ordinances, safety rules, inspections, and building standards.
Results will always vary from person to person based on factors including:
– individual preparation and skill level, ability to follow through with tasks, local regulations, financial decisions, safety practices on the construction site, availability of contractors and resources
The academy does not guarantee specific outcomes, timelines, or financial savings. All decisions made during your construction process including hiring, purchasing, budgeting, and implementing strategies are your personal responsibility.
Please make the decisions that are best for your circumstances, finances, and safety. By participating in the academy, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own actions, construction choices, and project results.
Reach me at contact@erikabalderas.com
Traditional Home Build: Expensive contractor markups, unpredictable timelines, overwhelming decisions, and limited control over the process.
Homestead Owner Builder Academy: Teaches you how to save thousands through cost-effective owner-building, follow a clear, faith-led plan, reduce overwhelm, and build with confidence in your vision.