7 TOP Home Kits Under $30k You Can Build Yourself

[@KaiAndrew]

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[@crosisofborg5524]

My area requires permits for anything above 99sq ft. However a yurt requires no permits and does not impact property taxes

[@romi929]

@crosis of Borg that’s really good ! What area is that ? Hi

[@KaiAndrew]

Nice. My area is 200 sq. ft. and up.

[@priestesslucy]

For anything habitable, most places still demand permits regardless the square footage. Yurts might escape that though, fly under as a 'tent' lol. Something to think about and look into

[@crosisofborg5524]

@@romi929 Nova Scotia

[@CHMichael]

Unimproved property greatly limits your use. You might not be allowed to par a car long term etc. All kinds of laws that prevent people to turn empty lots into junk storage. Get your "owner builder " permits yourself. It's not that difficult and might save you from making a big mistake.

[@cherrykrolczyk1340]

Another good one you might want to look into is arched cabins. Prices are $1440 and up. So its just the shell and you have to finish it all yourself. It is one I've been looking into.

[@hayze2711]

I just looked it up and it’s hella dope !!! Imagine building brick 🧱 around the base of the structure and a nice custom roof 🤔💪🏾🙌🏾🔥 Thanks for the alley oop 💯

[@hayze2711]

I would build a huge platform and put 10 -20 on it surrounded by plants and a small pond

[@KaiAndrew]

Just heard and saw those arched cabins. Very cool builds.

[@sakurasam6101]

Good to know! Been doing research on diy small home to be more eco-friendly and off grid, gonna check this out too

[@KonohazFinest]

Thanks for the idea I have been in the process of saving up money but I'm a few years away as I want to put away at least 30 to 50k. I will be looking to buy at minimum an acre of land which I believe should suffice and live a solitary peaceful life and with one of these arched cabins a mortgage should be really cheap as opposed to spending upwards of 2k a month. I will be buying land first so I can get that out of the way and increasing my credit score which is pretty good now around 740 but I want it in the 800's.

[@intuitivedeatarot4710]

Seriously, I've been studying up on all this for years & I just got back into my dream to get land & build on my land but you break it down so well. You refreshed my mind & you taught me some new stuff. Thank You King

[@becky97462]

I love how you've reframed 2020 as the "2020 Fiasco" rather than the standard excuse/explanation

[@xxxxmimi]

@2:21 i love this idea of having an offsite “office” in the garden!! could be used as an office, movie room, a bar area, etc - i love it

[@donwoganowski996]

"Getting more about the diy lifestyle" is a kind way of saying "forced out of the housing market"

[@scalalearning7850]

We are living in the Ready Player One universe

[@urbanlotusflower]

@DOGS LOL the last one can be big enough for a family.

[@oliviastratton2169]

The paradigm of everyone buying a pre-made house from a developer is pretty recent. Building your own house was very common throughout most of human history.

[@kingleonidas6352]

true freedom is being debt free and not reliant on the "system" to survive, otherwise you are just in a bigger prison.

[@universalsuccess3776]

EXACTLY!

[@carlgrussendorf8849]

Yup Arched Cabins...5000 And they deliver!1 person setup...and when I get a piece of land....

[@mijrelgeits4751]

Tall ceilings will cost a lot in heat and cold.

[@tuvoca825]

Having the original doors on the shipping containers... sounds great for storms. What a nice feature!!

[@paulajf4205]

For those looking for more than just a tool shed or additional office space, isn't the issue, that once you pay for it to be built along with land, plumbing, etc., you might as well buy a regular house? That said, I like the look of the Avrame ones best.

[@hollaba782]

This video helps bring clarity of prices and options. Thanks kai

[@KaiAndrew]

Glad it helped! I did it awhile back when I was deciding on which one to get and figured I should put it in a video. :)

[@teenapittman4241]

The last one, Delta, looks like a down south Grain silo. My favorite one.

[@billrusk6354]

Just found your channel while looking for shed to house/ tiny homes for my land. Thank you Kai. Loved the choices you showed

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Hey Kai, I am much older than you, so I have seen some things you might have missed. I know Sears is gone bye bye, but from around 1908-1940 they shipped home kits across the country.

[@alliekingsley7919]

I lived in an older four square style Sears home kit and it was fantastic. Wish I could have afforded to buy it from my landlady, it was a beautiful, well made home!

[@pmwalker2761]

I hear that if you don't keep up on the canvas maintenance, they mold. Does the yurt Mold?

[@georgewashingtoniv8745]

Save up for some land, buy a cheap large van or RV. Gut the RV or van. Start adding adaptations, brick, and different technologies to basically "survive" for less than having to pay for utilities or a mortgage. I think we all have way too many resources as well as technology now a days to be creative enough to not have to buy any "homes" or "houses" or "rentals."

[@AAchurch]

Ok, I must say. I built 1 year ago a 10x10 extra outdoor home office space. It looks just like the tuff shed you liked. My entire cost was under 1000, including 1 window 1 door hardwood floor, through wall ac, sheetrock & 1 outlet, and 1 light switch. So 9000 is way overpriced, I feel.

[@rtrouthouse1506]

Please tell us more!

[@Mastemine498]

Interested as well, I can't find any of those sheds for under $1000, let alone finished for an office.

[@DanaWhiteUfc300]

​@Mastemine498 he built his own with his own design

[@Cloudyconfusion]

Where are you at? My dad built one unit exactly like yours last year and with increases in lumber it cost 10k :/ I’m wanting to build my own and would rather build it your way if you can for 1k!

[@KerbouchardFarms]

A 10x10 anything for under $1000 finished is complete hogwash. Quick breakdown of materials to build it very sketch (2ft o.c. everything, thermaply used as siding and painted, etc) aka cheap. 8 10ft studs ($5ea), 26 8ft studs($3ea), 6 roof rafters (2x6 for cheapness, $9ea), 4pc corrugated roofing ($20ea), 10pc thermaply ($13ea), "hardwood floors" ($2sqft), interior door used exterior (cause cheapest exterior doors are still $200, $80), tiny window ($70), "ac unit" ($95), 9pc sheetrock ($90), 2gal cheap paint ($20ea), doorknob ($10), outlet/switch/wire (call it $20) and you are at $987. But wait! What did you build? A crappy box (the big bad wolf could honestly blow it down) on an existing concrete slab (cause you can't stay under $1000 with any type of subfloor) with no insulation (but hey it's got A/C) exposed roof rafters and unfinished corrugated roofing with no drywall finishing or paint and the cheap cabin grade hardwoods that didn't get finished either. Oh and the electrical is run on an extension cord cause that concrete slab was super close to the house and you didn't have a budget to bury conduit or anything like that. Oh and you must have used screws/nails lying around cause your budget for fasteners was $13.

[@KPHVAC]

I love all the home protection tools in the background!!! I instantly like you more knowing you are a 2A fan!

[@Wingslapped]

I'm currently paying down debt and seeing if this is the area where I want to live/work. You've covered some options that could work for me in the future.

[@Kimzworld1]

I wonder how many people know that kit homes are not new :) 90% of the old homes built by railroad tracks were kit homes from catalogs like sears... Those were pretty big houses & they came in all numbered & people built them themselves :) I am not sure about all of the united states but I do know the northern states like WI, MI, MN, IL etc.

[@BillLaBrie]

Sears used to sell them through a catalog.

[@Kimzworld1]

@@BillLaBrie is that a question? Cuz that is what I said :) It wasn't just sears but I don't remember all of the names anymore :)

[@BillLaBrie]

@@Kimzworld1 never mind. Bless your heart

[@milesaway3422]

I love raised houses! I want to build one just like this as a rental on an adjacent piece of land with great old growth trees!

[@dereksteneman9657]

Phenomenal find! kai offers perfect insight into a few tiny home options. Spot on with next generation DIY and affordable housing. Gone are the days of massive stick built home dreams.

[@raysloss6018]

I appreciate your information and the time you took to put it together. We have 2 acres in Alaska and depending on the shipping these are a good options to research. Thank you,

[@joshewa1682]

next generation be lucky to own a home or even be able to buy land big enough to have a comfortable home and basically paying $100 k to live in a pod hotel

[@valv4008]

Loved seeing Todd and Tyler’s geo home! They are great at explaining the reality of living alternatives!😊

[@janelleryan7869]

Adobe will always be the safest and cheapest with no ac/major heat needed for most states in us

[@kellstat]

It would be nice to see a video done on the more practical & inexpensive options, without so much focus on looks/aesthetics/decor.

[@donaldva]

Saved. Exactly the stuff I've been thinking about lately. For the zombie apocalypse.

[@alejandrogarza4533]

This was an awesome video young man!!! It was informative detailed and educational....I thoroughly enjoyed it....thank you for all the hard work and time you put into making it...best wishes and take care

[@dpchait7793]

Insulate thd allwood cabin from the outside and do some exterior cladding. Still a bargain

[@SWSimpson]

There is a camping place outside of Zion National Park where your rental is a covered wagon. It has an en suite and can have two double beds (it's a big covered wagon), and firepit, and some have outdoor kitchens, and they all overlook a pond. They also have Teepees and Cliff-dwellings (permanent structures, not made of fabric like the covered wagons are, w/hot tubs on the roofs. lol. CHIC is pronounced SHEEK (like sheet, but with a K instead of a T). French for Stylish, fashionable, or a "smart" outfit can be referred to as "chic". That's a really chic outfit (up-to-date or fashion forward, attractive, becoming, etc.). Chic is also a musical group from the late 70s. I Want Your Love, and Le Freak. They were good. They produced Sister Sledge (We Are Family) and Diana Ross' Upside Down album.

[@leviday7572]

So idk if you have talked about it but look into Arched Cabins

[@shplayshiggty7537]

So the last one the honorable mentioned, we have like 6 of them in NC at topsail island. They have literally lasted I know atleast 20yrs and multiple hurricanes. Google earth em its not a big island shouldn't be too hard to see lol.

[@Alien2799]

Can you please make a video about what is available in Canada? That would be great! Thank you

[@jimmoat1099]

You're awesome,easy to listen to knowledgeable and the fact that your really nice to look at, you got me as a subscriber. Thank you,,,jim

[@Doc1855]

We just need a good solid insulated shed that will hold up to 5 feet of snow a year

[@mohammeddumadi8323]

We are already in the big crash, Inflation is a catastrophe. This CPI report is a colossal failure. To bring the housing market to a halt, the FED will have to pull all the stops. The unfortunate issue is that other markets are being decimated. If you want to stay green, you have to rely on a lot of diversification. Currently up 14% and being careful. Still a better deal than leaving it in a savings or checking account yielding 0-1 percent interest.

[@Wellingtonluzia3]

People believe their currency has the worth it does because they have no other option. Even in a hyper-inflationary environment, individuals must continue to use their hyperinflationary currency since they likely have minimal access to other currencies or gold/silver coins.

[@adelekesefiuomolola]

Inflation is gradually going to become part of us and due to that fact any money you keep in cash or in a low-interest account declines in value each year. Investing is the only way to make your money grow and unless you have an exceptionally high income, investing is the only way most people will ever have enough money to retire.

[@Antoniovieira2792]

@@adelekesefiuomolola You are right! I diversified my 450K portfolio across various market with the aid of an investment coach, I have been able to generate a little bit above 1.3m in net profit across high dividend yield stocks, ETF and bonds during this red season.

[@aishatuabdullahmuhd1088]

@@Antoniovieira2792 How can I reach out to this coach? because I'm seeking for a more effective investment approach How good is this person at portfolio diversification, particularly with regard to digital assets?

[@Antoniovieira2792]

@@aishatuabdullahmuhd1088 *DEBORAH STAVARACHE CASTRO* is the coach that guides me.

[@coolcat817]

Great video, Really liked how you broke down everything and were very thorough on your thoughts and explanations. Me and my fiance are looking into purchasing our first home ( we're also not spring chickens 😆 lol, we're in our 40s) and with what houses costs 😬 I was looking into alternative ideas, especially because we want it to be cost effective, long lasting, and especially energy efficient. I am from Italy and down south there are the trulli's, so I was thinking about the monolithic dome homes... what is your thoughts on it?

[@vincentsherlock6617]

Chinese geodesic dome "towers" (basically they put a dome as 2nd floor on top of a ground floor).

[@plumtiger1]

I LOVE the domes! Let us know how you like it. This and the last one would be great in Louisiana where we get hurricanes

[@ELI-vm9yf]

The A frame look super cool!!!!!

[@markymarc37]

Im a carpenter. I have acreage. I have lots of timber. I have a large sawmill, and equipment to support it. Ive built a shed like the tuff shed for my well house. Im in Ontario, in a county that wont let you build a dwelling meant for any human habitation without engineered plans. That all being said, I would love to explore this glamping or AirB&B deal. I could see having 10-20 units spread around my acreage and it still remain rustic and outdoors immersive. How can I take advantage of this market? Where do I start?

[@trishstickers3774]

Check out Freedom Yurts out of Sydney, Nebraska. Also check out Arched cabins out of Cypress, TX.

[@helenaalicia6987]

Glad you mentioned Deltec. If you live in the hurricane zones, most of these sheds, if not all will get wiped out. However I wonder how they would do with hurricane clips?

[@darthvader2980]

So... what about plumbing for sinks, toilets and showers?

[@janpham487]

Do u know the answer, I want to know

[@whyisblue923taken]

A few thousand for that. A few thousand for connecting the outer pipes to those. Plumbing and electrical is very expensive and most areas will require you to have some paperwork showing that you are getting licensed work done for the property.

[@nicknomad7698]

Thanks for the vid, looking to find something to build that would fit my mom's needs in fl

[@RetreatHacker]

That's a serious arsenal back there!

[@RyanHolton96]

Cold in the winter, hot in the summer.

[@ernestocarrillo7]

Brother Kai you got the best value,, thank you.

[@JohnLaFosse]

I love what the internet has brought to the table with the Tiny house movement and how millennials are buying into affordable prefabs, however we've just scratched the surface as to what can be done with 3D printed houses. I'd like to see Kai do an episode on just 3-d printed housing project prototypes by companies or universities. There are some promising options for the next generation of builders and 50 years from now printed quick and dirty printed houses with even robotic labor will become a trend. Another idea for an episode would be futuristic off grib renewables for these structures. What is going to happen when new technologies for battery storage become cheap and affordable. What will these systems be capable of? how long do homeowners have to wait for it to trickle down?

[@vanderumd11]

Major industries will be unlikely adopt

[@JohnLaFosse]

@@vanderumd11 adopt 3d printing? Lenmar (a large construction company with customer complaints of poor craftsmanship) is producing ICON 3d printed houses that is over bloated and out of most consumers budget. Whereas most of the house isn’t actually printed. In my home state, a 3d printed building on the University of Maine campus has gathered international attention. It’s trending and it’s already being adopted as is A.I in the design phase.

[@vanderumd11]

@@JohnLaFosse do you know how many concepts are developed and have been .. they had ICF block and all sorts of eco and easy build systems. The reality is it takes so many different trades and regulations to produce houses..

[@JohnLaFosse]

@@vanderumd11 I’m certain your correct. I’ve yet to buy a house. I’m 50 and liquidated my business due to an unknown heart issue at the time. So, I’m hand to mouth. I’m seeing promise in tiny houses and 3 d printing but am disappointed in this new tech being used for record profits and not providing low income housing.

[@vanderumd11]

@@JohnLaFosse yea, I'm a current engineer...Family Construction has paid the bills for multiple generations now. I have relatives from the beginning to the end of the build process. The reality is affordable housing is really and truly not on our minds because charity does not pay. If people are that poor I always advise them against using the resources or energy of other people who do not want to be in their position. It's very simple if we are being realistic in america. First purchase is a van. Use it to go back and forth to the library and a job. Every moment outside of work should be spent looking for and applying to different jobs. No reason in this world we have single mothers of multiple kids and a liberal arts degree making $75,000 from home. The difference is those people are simply the ones who applied multiple times, spoke to the recruiter. America is so easy for those who not only work hard, but work hard in the right direction. Apply to every government program and spend your time learning the assistance system. Your third reality is housing and any man with two hands can build a structure about a half mile into the woods of ANY STATE PARK. Find a direction from the road, parking. Then simply buy a chainsaw, use it to cut the path at night into the woods. Make the trail slim and just wide enough for a cart. All that is needed is 1x3 lumber boat epoxy and drop cloths and a stapler. Build a lean structure, make sure it's level and raise the walls 8-10" above the ground. Make sure you step up into this structure. Line the floor and interior with foam board one sheet at a time and use the 1x lumber to secure the seams and prevent air leak. A simple propane mr.heater setup will take care of any climate down past freezing. Get a camping sink and simple battery pump set up . The most important part and expensive part would be the eco delta battery system but if you can foot $6000-10000 in credit. I could build a 30 year living structure anywhere in the USA. Light enough to move if needed or caught.

[@doon44]

I followed you because of your background wall.

[@tharms9950]

Love the video man! Definitely introduced me to some possibilities I didn’t know were out there. Thanks!

[@KaiAndrew]

Glad you learned something. :)

[@simplylifeau]

Thanks for the run down…👍

[@Mr.2Wrenches]

Those Deltec homes are way more expensive now! Can you update this video or make a new 2024 version.

[@brittenyevans1101]

Sears was the first one to do it right!

[@TSmyth-vt4ob]

Nice video. The word is 'Chique'

[@Missionmtman]

DropStructures should be on this list. They are amazing.

[@tracysanderssr5037]

Great video actually I am moving to Phoenix Arizona and that item there York I believe I’ve actually seen a couple build that particular one out in the wooded area some thing I may be interested in as an Airbnb appreciate you definitely looking forward to watching your videos more great job👍🏽

[@davidpaul8500]

I subbed just cause or your “Artwork” @ 2:05

[@TWMTWM-eb1lw]

SIPS is not new. They have been around since the 60's. It's just that most people don't consider them.

[@Geneattenborough]

Love you Kai!

[@mangoman9158]

it would be interesting to see an evaluation of higher end Geodesic domes like Ekodome. Would love to learn about that evaluation.

[@miamoore1666]

I’ve been looking for this ty!

[@angeloc3842]

Just subscribed 💪🏼. Been looking for info like this 👍🏼. Looking fwd to checking out the rest of ur channel

[@DaniellaYIbsen]

Kai, can you leave the pics up a bit longer on the screen. Great job describing, but we need to see them longer--maybe just talk behind the scenes a bit more 🤔 Thanks for the info!

[@tennesseeterri]

Did you know that you can change the playback speed? I do it all the time sometimes I make it faster sometimes I make it slower it's really cool

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} and soooo cool!!!!!!

[@colindougherty5729]

Have you built the Avrame? I'm looking to build a Den Aframe, but hadn't heard of Avrame and want to hear your thoughts if you ended up building one....

[@dancoyle6911]

As far as foundation materials for one of these, would it be possible to pour cement that includes a basement, and basically place these on top of that, in an effort to increase space available?

[@downix]

Seen it done. Apparently it is not that hard.

[@joezen1693]

Interesting segment. I wonder if you've heard of Avarme? They have several models and seems to be a quality product.

[@mike6465]

Amazing content

[@johnstephens8448]

Thank you

[@msdaus14]

“Yurts go back to the days of Mongolia”. 😂😂😂😂

[@karatheriault6715]

Great video...Great information! Thank you

[@Stephen-on6bf]

Subbed when I saw the AR's.

[@gentleman_908]

Very nice job and project 👍

[@tiffanymorningstar7008]

Can you discuss maybe combining two sheds or kits

[@guillaumegervais8290]

Great content as always!!

[@KaiAndrew]

Appreciate it!

[@jordibellon8165]

The problem is where do you place it ?

[@sarahmallon7255]

Please look into Boxable

[@openclassusa3534]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

[@SerenitynPeace]

We would love to rent to own!

[@bradleydosch8884]

Absolutely love this video! I’m a big fan of the pacific domes and yurts. Do you know if these can increase the value of the overall property on a land hack?

[@KaiAndrew]

Hi, Brad & Chloe! The value of the cash flows could potentially increase the value of your business on the land hack, but generally no. "Alternative" or soft shelled structures usually do increase the value of the overall property very much.

[@thomasr1051]

Anytime its alternative it's likely to go for less. You shouldn't look for one of these to build capital as much as save capital or just pay less to get off grid. You have to look at what people are expecting when they buy property. Alternative building still is a really cool option

[@leohale6449]

What do you think of Arched Cabins?

[@1chrispy]

Do you have any videos that show the expense build outs for foundation and pluming? if not can you post one.

[@jaymzgaetz2006]

Looking good is NOT what it's all about. Ever read the 3 little pigs? The only way to make a cargo container look good is to cover it up. Alternative structures can result in lower appraisals. A manufactured home on a concrete foundation lists for less that a stick built even though both are made with the same materials and meet building code requirements. You want a well built reliable structure? Buy an OLD one.

[@janpham487]

What would be a well built reliable structure?

[@jaymzgaetz2006]

A structure not built with particle or wafer board. The materials test well and pass inspections when their built but water eventually will get in and quickly turn those materials into mold and bug food/habitat. How do you get something to break down faster?...chop it into small pieces. Just like composting. Older homes are built with solid wood by builders with integrity for customers that were smarter because products weren't thrown away,they were maintained and even rebuilt by the customer. It held companies accountable for the products they made which is why its no longer done. I've done extensive remodels on countless multi million dollar homes because of these inferior building materials. The shelf life is about 20 years. Want it stronger? Brick or steel is obviously tougher. Alternative construction methods similar to this can be a huge let down when getting an appraisal. There is very small print hidden in a mountain of more small print written but not understood by lawyers that will drastically reduce the value of your dwelling unless it's stick built on a foundation even if it was made with inferior products. That stupid little rule is what I was warning about.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

"She sheds?" That's cute. Lol

[@FPfreddyyy]

Speaking of something else. Are there any serious manufacturers of mobile home in mexico?

[@reemtv6963]

The app is orange

[@BiblicalApologetics]

Have you looked at “American Made House Kits” which have actual larger home under 30k?

[@vvalasek]

This is very helpful

[@TheGlobalTravelr]

Kai - great vid! Perfect timing ~ We are looking at property that has the foundation poured. Just need an out office to compliment the work shop.

[@urbanlotusflower]

@KaiAndrew, you might want to check out Jamaica Cottage Shop. Great quality and value.

[@mika-381]

I’m looking for something to withstand VT winters

[@martinbowen4951]

"These go all the way back to the days of Mongolia." 😆

[@susanleffingwell3392]

That “Golden Triangle” bit, at the end ?

[@brookcodyprice]

Two forms of justice.

[@JonJohnsonRealEstate]

Great vid

[@alyen9158]

I am looking into one of these projects and am/was so confused as of what is/comes in a kit. Specially living in california one needs to be well informed. thanks for the info....

[@jasonmgomez]

liked and subscribed, andrew. thanks for the video.

[@KaiAndrew]

Awesome. Welcome :)