Definitely talk to your neighbors because they might know somebody that can get a deal on materials. We got our post holes done for us for a buck a hole because the neighbor knew somebody. Another neighbor had a cement mixer which we borrowed too. We also got tips from another neighbor that builds fences for a living. So you never know what your neighbors may be able to offer...other than just cash for the materials.
I preferred doing all the work myself. My one neighbor was pretty useless so I just had him pay for materials. My other neighbor and I would butt heads a bit on how it should be done but we eventually worked well together and cruised through our shared side of the fence.
To those people that build a fence without asking your neighbor...screw you! It has never happened to me but has happened to people I know and it just turns ugly fast.
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