Building a cabin under $6000 possible?

[kalakoa]

Always remember that a shed or shack simply doesn't have the dead load of "conventional" construction.

Rafters can be spaced 48". Tin roof just isn't that heavy compared to plywood and shingles.

Birdsmouth cut is unnecessary at a low pitch such as 1:12, but really needed at 4:12.

A doubled-2x is only 85% the strength of a single-4x.