A TINY HOUSE COMMUNITY FOR RETIREES & MORE

[@pattierwin4380]

To each his own. I’m always shaking my head at those who make disparaging comments when nobody is forcing them into living in a tiny home or RV. The veteran’s community project is a beautiful example of how tiny homes are a perfect solution for some. I would love to have a home like that on my land. I’ve homeschooled and raised my children to successful adulthood and now don’t need as much.

[@patriciaking7892]

Patti Erwin, I know right 👍.

[@elainegoad9777]

Some folks have had difficult life circumstances and are just trying to survive so don't know folks who must live in vehicles and places they wouldn't choose if they had the resources. There's not hardly enough senior and low income housing available. You are fortunate .

[@luanneevans8397]

Most of us will be in RV s because we can't afford 2000 or 2700 a month just for housing, bet there will be hundreds of thousands out on street

[@elainegoad9777]

Lot rent is always high and goes up so seniors who are low income/fixed incomes it can price you out in a few years and "Parks" can always be sold to new owners (which can cause issues) or to developers who want use the land for something else and home owners can't afford to move their home to another park and they lose their home. We have Acony Tiny Home Park in Mills River NC , right next to Pisgah National Forest.which is about 5 years old and very nice but the lot rent is $500 a month right now. Tiny homes are "glorified" mobile homes with the same lot rental issues and problems if you don't own your own land.

[@graceweber2822]

The lot rent can go up every year and if you live on SS and don't have much money saved up somewhere you are screwed.

[@jollymatilda5890]

Definitely! I'm going to have to try to buy my own land to put a tiny home on. Don't know how easy that's going to be. I've heard about that tiny home community and was wondering how much the lot rent was. I consider $500 a month as high. Yes, I agree that it will just keep going up. I'm going to have to live as a Nomad for awhile just so I can save money for some land and a tiny home.

[@tinyhouseblock8942]

Very true! For Tinies to be a true alternative, the people of the Tiny movement need to organize resident owned parks/property. Otherwise like you said, we are at the mercy of Landlords, just for a bit less per month! I speak as a Tiny owner myself and seeing the raw aspects of the "alternative" as the property manager. - Nick

[@whatever35636]

I live in a tiny home park and the lot rent does increase but no more than 3% each year and there is a legal contract. You always pay for the land you are on no matter where you live- Even if you buy land , you have to pay taxes on it. I paid way more in property tax on my large home and I never knew how much it was going up each year. With housing costs rising , it got so that I couldn't afford to pay my mortgage and the property taxes and live comfortably. There are pros and cons to anywhere you live.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

You make some good points based on what has been happening in recent years with large corporations buying up mobile home parks in droves. However, my hope is these videos will also perhaps inspire some folks to go in together on land and split the cost to own the land under their tiny homes. I think that is going to be the solution for the future, especially for seniors.

[@joharmon2148]

I would love a tiny house but no loft to old for that challenge lol. Thank you for the tour Carol.

[@Tammy121111]

ME TOO, I CAN'T HARDLY WALK NOT ALONE CLIMBING STAIRS, LOL & SO MY NEXT THINGS ARE PROBABLY A RV WITH 1 FLOOR LIVING

[@Tammy121111]

IT IS PRETTY CUTE BUT, IDK HOW MUCH LONGER THAT I CAN WALK AROUND

[@jollymatilda5890]

Hey Jo, I know right! 😄 I'm going to have to have my bedroom on on the first floor. My knees can't handle running up and down some stairs and my back can't handle being hunched over while upstairs either. It will all have to be downstairs for me too. 😄

[@Kaylin_h]

@JoeHarmon Reason most don't have lofts is Tiny homes were started 20 yrs ago by young singles who saw their parent work to grave to pay for McMansions... Did u know I didn't for long tome b4 wwii I think a mortgage was 20 yrs? But to get ppl to spend more and they cld make more-extended it to 30yrs. This causes avg ppl to pay for home 2.5 times! Plus there is usually 1 large kitchen & bathroom update/remodel. So they built their own tiniest w L overs cheap-used free etc- no other ppl building it then. This way they cld save save save & possibly live with some extra cash or take out less student debt. Then when they had most of their children- to pay cash for an affordable hone. This wld same average person- immediately- $250+remodeling + taxes & ins...u see where I'm going. Also it allowed them to work less & it also was a COMPLETE lifestyle of minimalism & learning to live w less- leave less of a carbon footprint & have extra for whatever of poss instead of the home/styling upgrading/repsiring/maintaining... being the user of most income. By putting bdroms ustairs- allowed more space in downstairs for living 2/3 of time. A s the wealthy & babyboomer downsizers saw & said- how cute- or those w tiny or No soc. sec. Bc they were good little housewives- I admire & think they are the way ppl can raise kids-IF POSSIBLE & OBV GOOD PARENT. But no one thought from 60' we'd still actually be here--let alone need their Soc Security! So many of the mostly women- needed affordable place if cld do it. They wealthy started to have them built by others... Many ppl try to like fit 20 ppl in a phone booth mentaility & then are shocked it didn't work-?or older ppl who don't get that it goes along w the Minimalistic mindset-not just living w/out space- always talk abt it like this was the answer for re-tirees--It was NEVER their answer-however-of Course by modification or just going SMALL instead of tiny or micro-ut can easily work for anyone! Ppl it is Perfectly alright to live in a SMALL home! Seems like ppl think it HAS to be a Tiny or Micro sized place or they've missed the boat-'No! A home needs to be what you can afford-where it can go- what if possible you like- notice the last one is not 1st! So put 2 bedrooms downstairs- or buy a SMALL home already built! They are there! Tell those ppl of & when they want to move to give you a call!! Wouldn't believe how just putting it in their head in good economy works! Anyway home this helps see why most bedrooms don't work for seniors-but of course their are tons of them & Dual purpose rooms are super advantage. Adding an *** INPENSIVE 4 SEASON PORCH- WELL INSULATED W WINDOWS ON SALE OR MISSIZED & BUILT AROUND CAN help in places where you home is short some of min square footage... Check it out if possible... If you just call some places e & ask about adding a conservatory of course It's not gonna be cheaper! It has to be done very frugally- & see if it can be zoned so heat or sir domestic have to be used if bills or extreme weather is too costly. But check it out!

[@curious1366]

I'm so glad that you're doing this series. I went immediately to their website. I found out that nomads can even park your van up on their land, in addition to rentals or leases.

[@jmarie1719]

That’s great information…. Thank you! 💜

[@tinyhouseblock8942]

Yes, we started that space last year due to all the conversions driving thru Sunrise Highway, come by!!!

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Went to their website and checked things out, they sure have it all there. We need more of these communities of tiny homes. I was listening to NPR about mortgage rates, housing shortage and outrageous rental fees, so we definitely need to see more tiny home villages. It's estimated that we won't get out of this high cost of homes for another 10 years. Thanks Carol for sharing this place.

[@tinyhouseblock8942]

Hey Adele! Thanks for visiting out site. Yes more parks and more importantly, resident owned parks! We don't have that here but as property manager I see the only way for a true alternative is to put ownership back in the hands of Tiny owners, not just their own home. - Nick

[@jollymatilda5890]

This looks like a really cool place to live. I personally would prefer to have more space/land. I'm a high functioning autistic person. I need my alone time. But this is a very attractive community and no doubt neurotypical people would love to live in a place like this. I definitely want my own tiny home with a separate shipping container studio/office. I love that you're doing this series. Thanks Ms.Carol. I'm enjoy it. 😀❤👍🏻

[@Simply.C]

:) This was interesting, entertaining and informative. You are giving a lot of people, including me, windows into opportunities without pressure of a salesperson. Thank you.

[@janetfeathers4128]

Beginning next year I'm putting my house on the market because I am moving to a tiny village in TN and buying a home from the same owners. Me dream for more then 15 years. Incredible tiny homes is the company. Love this video!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Congratulations. I'm hearing more.and more good things about the Incredible Tiny Homes.Company.

[@conniepleasantnails]

Congratulations, I hope we get to see your home featured on ITH. I follow them too it’s so fun seeing all the exciting things going on in that community ❤️

[@daisymae3511]

Very interesting video. Lovely area, and wonderful idea for the use of an old campground...

[@graceperiod5352]

Single wide trailer is a better and practical I'm sure ..

[@banjo898]

Carol, I could visualize you living in one of these homes!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Me too. In fact I am planning on building one hopefully by March of next year!!

[@banjo898]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Awesome!!!!

[@talea5604]

Cute home! It may be affordable for California, but at that price, you could get triple the size elsewhere. Thanks for sharing!

[@hellooutthere8956]

Tht is wht I say. 1500$ is siply too much for this Ese hard times when ppl are truly struggling. Still just after a quick buck.

[@libbygardner3021]

That’s not bad rent in any semi-popular part of CA. I’m in 305 sq ft, one BR, in the East Bay Area (SF), absolutely nothing fancy like AC or a dishwasher for a little more than that. Its rent controlled, but as soon the Covid restrictions lift I expect at least +$200. Comparable units are well over $2,000.

[@Chefsantatravels]

I almost bought a tiny home about 10 years ago I have a friend of mine that just finished his he left yesterday to start traveling with it full time living. Have another friend that built one and it's a mobile barbershop up in Boston area. I think they're fantastic but they sure went up in price now that they're getting to be wanted. Great video stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life ✌✌🎅🚌👍

[@pattierwin4380]

Local governments hate tiny homes because they can’t charge as much property tax. But the way we have such an affordable housing shortage, things will have to change.

[@amyd1549]

We can hope they will change. SO many won't.

[@jeannemarlene]

Very nice ❤️ we are in a place called mountain Aire in Tehachapi it’s lovely too ours is for seniors though 😇 thank you for sharing love your channel and your kindness and caring for others 🙏🙏🙏for all 😇

[@loren3160]

Hi I'm very interested in your tiny home community. I'm 71 and glad you are a senior community. How much is the cost to buy one? Rental space cost? Any information you can give me I would appreciate it very much. 🤗

[@jeannemarlene]

@@loren3160 hi there our rent is 402.00 but we have been here for 8 years I think the latest rent amount is 477.00 but not positive but they tell that to new people as they move here, the mobile homes here are owned by each person here, when they go up for sale they usually sell quite fast as small town nice safe town up high in mountain, the costs of the homes have increased in tehachapi each year since I’ve been here, we are in kern county so taxes are not as high as neighboring counties, I do believe. Also another bit of info you might like to know is that we are on outskirts edge of our tiny town and directly behind us they are preparing to build something very nice as well it will be an rv park for permanent and temporary folks it will have showers laundry and club house as well as a storage facility and I think this will be a good thing for tehachapi and there are other rv parks as well, not very many but a few but yes I think cost of living is good in kern county and tehachapi is nice and sweet with four seasons but we do get snow in winter ❤️

[@loren3160]

Jeanne Marlene thank you so much for all this information 🙏. The prices are great 👍. I'm down here in Palm Desert by Palm Springs and it gets way to hot. And I like it because it's for seniors. Thank you again. I will have to get someone to take me there 😁. Have a blessed day 🙏✝️💞

[@jeannemarlene]

@@loren3160 and you too and yes ❤️ God is great and Jesus is king and keeps us together ❤️❤️😇

[@loren3160]

Amen ❤️🙏

[@kimberlyc84]

We had the absolute blessing of being able to take a weekend getaway to the north Georgia mountains. We opted for a 500 square foot Airbnb and it was more than enough room. I immediately took out my sketch pad, and started sketching out where I would put things, how I could separate the absolutely beautiful oversized dining area into another bedroom and an office area, where I could put a second bathroom if I needed it, etc. Hubs had to remind me that, 'Hey, this isn't our house.' and my response was always...... But it could be 🤣 I have literally four loads to go to the Goodwill right now. Our oldest two are military, so nomads in a sense. And our last little birdie just flew the coop. We are heating and cooling 2700 square feet of space and we literally utilize the kitchen, the den, our bedroom, and our office. We are both within 9 years of full retirement, but I cannot see continually doing this with the taxes hiking up every year and builders bulldozing the acreage surrounding us to slap up townhomes. As if 250 townhomes within a 1.5 mile radius weren't enough. We have been fighting this battle for well over 4 years and the little guy doesn't count anymore. They are buying out our lots and suggesting that we choose a town home which starts at $500,000... I've lived here for 32 years, my house is only valued in the high threes, yet they buy the broken down houses surrounding us for $700,000 to start but won't go above three for mine. But they want the land. I figure I'm going to try to get out while I'm at the top of the game. When they come for mine, once they start giving the neighbors their High 700,000 checks, I'll take mine too. I just don't want to be caught out there with no options.

[@martna1]

This was really interesting. Those are some sky high rents!

[@nisar6339]

No doubt!

[@tinyhouseblock8942]

The rent is for the house itself, not lot space. That is something that gets lost in communication often. Our space rent is $850 (which some will still claim to be high) but welcome to California! =)

[@nisar6339]

@@tinyhouseblock8942, I’ll stay in the seemingly backwoods of the Midwest. I only pay $950 for a two bedroom duplex in the preferred area of a Kansas City suburb on the Kansas side. I’ve lived in different areas of the US and it’s so peaceful here.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Nice!

[@whatever35636]

I live in a tiny home park in Oregon. I sold my home in the city and bought my not so tiny home ( 399 sq ft). I am the happiest I have been in my life. Love living minimally.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I would love to hear more about your situation. If you are willing to chat you can contact me at [e-mail] for the rest of July.

[@CampingTherapy]

I could totally live in that! I do prefer a downstairs bedroom though, as I get older.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Me too. Especially after already falling down my stairs and breaking both ankles!!

[@idaberrones3809]

Love it

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Me too. I just can't risk a loft after falling down stairs already amd breaking both ankles.

[@feelute8352]

Love the community Carol. I'm sure the residents are very happy there. Can't beat my set up though.

[@elisabeasley317]

You know I could live in a tiny home...peace is everything and I like the idea of not worrying about huge bills monthly . I've always dreamed of living in a little cottage anyway... Its peaceful, quaint and warm...I love it!!

[@kennethbailey9853]

Favorite Lady whom I Love and Adore.

[@ayameyxii8887]

Very cute, but I'll stay in Miami I'm still paying that kind of rent . I will have no other choice but to live in stealth in my SUV the rents are out of control here too.

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

Wow! $1500 dollars is an unbeatable rent. I just want to move somewhere it doesn’t get extremely cold. But it’s great to know these types of communities exist. Be well Gloria and stay safe.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It really is affordable for San Diego. But, it does.get quite a bit of snow due to the elevation.

[@sallym4149]

Unaffordable l

[@charlottewilson4680]

I loved this.

[@susano7587]

I LOVE your Financial Fridays!!!!!!!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thanks. Send me any ideas you have.I have loads of ideas but would love to air some from viewers like you

[@kamivelasquez3119]

The hostess looks so much like my sister, just a bit shorter and her hair and eyes are darker. Lovely!

[@joanevans7034]

It's bigger space than my dorm room that I lived in so many years ago, and I've always wanted to go back to living in my old dorm room full time for real. LOL. I just really believe I could live small like this.

[@grahamwhittaker8844]

Thanks so much Carol, inspirational 👏👏👏👍🍺. Back home,spoilt the grandkids got the new van home and sold the brides new car and ordered the new bigger one,needed to tow the new bigger van (only need to sell the old new van to help pay for the new tow motor) . The brides not looking forward to going back to work and can’t wait to get back on the road to do more exploring. Fingers crossed 🤞 I may have finally convinced her that after 34 years in the army there is other things to do. Stay strong,keep the great clips coming and know we love you 👁👁🙃🙃🐕‍🦺🙏🦘🐨🇦🇺

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Sounds.like the bride may be in the process of converting into a nomad!!

[@grahamwhittaker8844]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 🤞

[@sunnyla2835]

Just discovered your awesome channel, love it! Well done, excellent information.😊👍

[@standraiveyjones3670]

Always enjoy your shows. Great job Sister 😉🦋

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thank you. I am like the little red engine who keeps on keeping on🤣🤣🤣

[@renaeg6430]

Beautiful location. I'm doing my research as to wear I eventually want to live.

[@tinyhouseblock8942]

Come on up to Mt. Laguna!

[@papabear2515]

Avoid areas with inevitable water issues - CA, NM, CO, UT, AZ … it’s not going to go well in these places in particular

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I agree. The handwriting is on the wall. Water will soon be the new oil. Better have a solid producing well in those areas. I really like the White Mountain area of Arizona but the water situation scares me.

[@OldEarthWisdom]

The rent is way too expensive. There are much more economic ways to live.

[@davidleigh443]

I agree. Some say we need more communities like this one. Tiny Homes need to be legal everywhere. But these small communities with high rents and no guarantees of increasing lot rents seem like costly mobile home parks under a different name. The landlords are doing well I presume.

[@ellafields9424]

Tiny homes are just expensive glorified mobile homes with LESS sq ft and bigger stigma against them than a mobile. The only way to own Either one is to Own the land beneath it.. I've lived in a used single wide I bought 22 yrs ago & put on my own land twenty minutes from town. Land and mobile taxes are under $150 yr.. Being disabled ($950 mo) I could not afford rent so I had to buy a place. Obviously not in CA any more.

[@Mongo-ui1ll]

Til one of those trees crash on one of them, OW! They are cute and beautiful place.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Oh my. Let's hope not!!

[@Mongo-ui1ll]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 of course i hope not. But i live around trees and know the damage they cause from wind storms and tornadic weather. I am curious about how they dealt with that. Are they covered under ins. Like any house?

[@tonyl6385]

I've always wondered what type of permits is needed and for a 22 spot campground how much would the electrical meters cost and is there internet service? If the numbers work, it's a great public service while living off the investment. Great vido, as usual!!! You're the only chsnnel of this kind that I will subscribe to. Keep up the great work, God bless!!

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

I use to work in an RV park on the southern Oregon Coast. They had those but they were called park models then.

[@alicesullivan1790]

Not only are you a great videographer, you have one of the most pleasant and appealing voices on KZbin. I thoroughly enjoy every video of yours I have watched Be well and be safe.🤩

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thank you so much Alice. I am smiling as I write this response🥰

[@joanevans7034]

Thank you for this series of videos.

[@unconventionalforager6389]

Great video. Once the mattress thickness has to be considered as well

[@sunshine3914]

Having been in both the tiny home & mobile home industry, I would like to warn folks that neither are like RVs in the way that RVs were made to be in motion. Every time you up & move a tiny home or mobile home, you’ll have significant repairs to make. And the longer they have sat, the more repairs will need to be made. And I’d suggest renting a space the size you’re thinking of building or purchasing before hand. Most Americans have no concept of “tiny”. Our tiny homes were literally smaller than a quad cab truck. Also, most counties have fire & health codes that require minimum square footage of living space, kitchen space, sleeping space, & bathroom space.

[@62WILDCAT]

Looks like room for a bathtub/shower combo in bathroom !

[@RetireesHelpingRetirees]

I'm old enough and I've lived in and been to more then a few places states towns etc in my life. I find it almost funny that so many act like Tiny Homes are a new thing.. Truth is.. Most people lived in much much much smaller homes up until the 80s... when we started to see the mini mansions.. being built around the country., I grew up in what most would consider a large home.. average 3000 SF large family but my point is.. most families prior to that lived in homes half the size so really we are just returning to where we were.. no going forward actually.. unless you go off grid.. and you can't go off grid in this tiny home village.. to many trees.

[@judithwilliamshudson1744]

Love it and that s my kinda job

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Mine too!!!

[@Suka_Suka_Aje]

I love tiny house🤩

[@giearomin2738]

This is awesome,a community of tiny houses🥰

[@jstewart3517]

tiny homes reminds me of row houses

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It depends on how they are placed and the overall goal. If the plan is the objective is the maximum number of units on a given parcel than yes, the result will probably resemble row houses. If the idea is to gain the most visually pleasing layout than you will have a very different outcome.

[@lorettabrail7806]

The cost is so high. How do people afford to live! Especially in a box? I live in a four bedroom, two bathroom split level home on six acres. And my mortgage payments are a third of the rent for those tiny homes.. my property taxes are very reasonable as well. My god , how do people afford that ! And in such a small space. Good grief!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Rents in San Diego County are very high as in many places now. The rent at some parks a few blocks from the beach is $2,000 a month just for the lot space. While $800 a month for a lot is not cheap it is considered reasonable for the area. As far as how people afford rents, many cannot that is why they are becoming nomads, especially seniors on low fixed incomes.

[@majesticbutterfly]

$1500.00 ?? Who would pay this to live in a closet 🤔???

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Tou'd.be surprised. There are people paying $2200 to park their vans in lots in Oceanside, Ca.!!

[@majesticbutterfly]

I understand wealthy people have money to throw around but it's a rip off and NOT for the people it was intended to help

[@SweetBearCub]

$1500 per month for that long term rental example is still far too expensive for a huge percentage of the population. Considering the location and thus the need for a vehicle, the unit should be priced within range of the average social security recipient after accounting for other average costs.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Unfortunately, I don't know of anywhere other than subsidized housing units where rents are determined based on what people can afford to oay based on their social security or other income. It is now more of what the market will bear with the current housing shortage.

[@SweetBearCub]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I agree, but I wish that you had spoken up and expressed to the owner/manager the relative unaffordability.

[@skooliecarol8542]

Well...this was so Awesome...The property ,pefect size....mmmm,room for garden,sweet...The loft one you toured...I could Easily live in that one....great kitchen,,big bathroom...big loft...about double my sq.footage....Thnx much for this

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Some of these tiny houses are really quite nice and are just large enough.

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I definitely want to hear more about the tiny house communities there's only a few that are advertised but I know there's more out there thank you for doing this video I did not know about this place

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

There are several now. There is one in Sacremento California I heard about but don't know the name. There is Tiny Tranquility in Waldport, Oregon which I really want to visit as it is right on the coast. Also, Incredible Tiny Homes, a builder, has a tiny home community in Tennesse. I also heard of a community in Texas. They're out there.

[@jill6477]

Tiny home communities are awesome

[@lisaroth7526]

This is really great! It looks like an ideal place to live.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

This is an alternative from buying land if you don't want to buy land this could work for you. I might do a video on this also.. thank you Gloria you gave me an idea..

[@ellafields9424]

I lived in CA 36yrs / sold out due to health issues. Bought a few acres (cash) in SW NM and put a 850 sq ft living unit on it and still under $70k After well & septic in place. All utilities total was under $100 month.. Taxes under $150 yr... I feel my failing was actually a blessing in disguise. For over 20 yrs I've lived on Tight budget but in a comfy quiet country place where I have no bills. The only thing I miss about CA is a huge variety of plants I could grow in a coastal climate... now @ 6,500' elevation thats limited but @ 70+ thats 👌 too. Happy minimalist... So those that think rent / land cost is too high / consider expanding your search..

[@kimmasters2621]

Love it!!

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Beautiful area

[@reginaweldon8725]

Thanks for sharing , I want to have a tiny house

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I want to build one from a shed!!

[@elainegoad9777]

I suggest low income and those living on social Security folks start putting in applications for the newer HUD housing being built in some of the smaller cities around the country where you pay %30 of your income because it can take 1-2 years for an opening and then jump on the offer when it comes up. The main thing I don't care for in my 2 year old complex is that it is an all age community (children running around) and not a senior community. Otherwise I'm close to 3 area hospitals and medical, shopping, senior services, YMCA, several very nice parks and a National Forest also plenty of camping around. You can get your doctor to fill out a form for you to have an "emotional support, companion pet (dog or cat)". I don't know where I could live cheaper and have what I need so close. I'm thinking about applying for all senior low income community apartment and have heard about plans for more new construction of of senior housing to be completed in a couple of years. There is so much demand you have get multiple applications in and you name on waiting lists and also look at places because some places aren't nice to live. Mobile Home parks really charge a lot of rent and you have to pay for all the maintenance on the home you own.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It sounds like you are in an affordable situation in close proximity to services. You are very fortunate.

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Here in Connecticut, low income housing is for elderly and handicapped. Did you know that alcoholism is considered a handicap, so is drug addiction, as well as people returning to society from being in jail or being mentally ill. Nowhere else but the good old USA would think up putting people with these "handicaps" into a community to terrorize the elderly who are already fragile and afraid to leave their homes. They went into senior living for the care and companionship of others like themselves and ended up more isolated than they were before. I recently met a man who repeatedly had his groceries stolen from outside his hallway door, and who has an aide for 4 hours a day who comes late, goes home to walk the dog, comes back and sits for an hour, and then clocks out. My Mom had it no better with aide who slept, talked on the phone all night, wouldn't feed change or bathe her, and even came to take care of her when they had the flu. Mom was medically compromised, on oxygen, and they would smoke around her. Don't get old in Connecticut. Also, these housing developments don't pay attention to who is living in the apartments. People tend to have "extras" staying in the apartment.

[@Rox1SMF]

@@aprilbaxter2578 I was born in Waterbury & am currently here visiting. Just for hahas I was looking into housing for my mom & myself. There are almost no places without stairs inside and/or outside, and I find myself thinking, "This is a scary place to get old!" As much as I hate the cold weather (which is why I moved away 40 years ago), I know there are clothes for that; I have no mobility issues but the thought of being in danger of slipping on ice is terrifying. I can't imagine how difficult it might be for my mom, who uses a walker, to navigate in the snow and ice. I think about my grandparents, who lived here long before ADA accessibility and wonder how they managed. Then I remember that their generation didn't live much past their 60s 🤔

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

@@Rox1SMF @April Baxter I live in Norwich, 10 minutes from casino's. I've been living in (federally) subsidized housing for 15 years. I have a 3 bdrm townhouse, my rent is 395.00 A MONTH, they go by your income, I'm on disability, SSI rn. Utilities are separate but affordable. My kids are grown now and out of the house. I'm interested in downsizing to smaller unit, because its just me. Yes there are kids running around outside, but maintenance keeps grounds clean, apartment is up to code, any problem, they come when called. Management are sticklers about keeping riff- raff out, bad ppl don't last long. Quick snow removal. I have been fortunate!! I'm just saying down the road in New London, those sub apts are atrocious, you gotta buy your own stove and fridge, mow your own lawn, the grounds are trashy, it just varies from town to town in Connecticut, but NOT ALL CT is bad. And April, when I got this apartment 15 years ago, I was not disabled, or elderly, and they DON'T let you in Norwich Housing if you have a criminal record.

[@elainegoad9777]

@@aprilbaxter2578 Where I live I had to provide my birth certificate, social security card, driver's license, show all income, everywhere I lived for 10 year, get on a waiting list, car and tag, assets, bank accounts, all income, social security etc and then they do a background check and provide doctor signed paper to 1 st floor apt. I know some people here have mental illness and I stay away from them and some folks came from homeless shelters but everyone has the same requirements to get in here and the apts are inspected 4 times a year and management tries to stay on top of things. No smoking in apts only 25 ft from building and you could be evicted if you are caught smoking even on the porch. Some people pay full price here and some pay 30% of income. This property is owned by the city and run by a property Management Co. and HUD provides qualifying low income subsidies. This place is better than many I've heard about.

[@Drew.Joseph]

I don't mean to be negative but this doesn't seem like much of a solution for affordable housing. I pay $1600 a month for a 950 sq ft 1 bedroom in Florida that's walking distance to the beach... $1500 a month for 244 sq ft? Sounds like NYC

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Well, the prices in much of California are similar to NYC. This represents something that is considered reasonable for the area. Of course it would not be considered reasonable where the average rent is $700 as opposed to over 2k. I have, howevrr, also been seeing a number of programs highlighting a number families in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and orhere areas in Florida where rents have increased as much as 100 percent. Sonhigh rents are causing havoc for people most places.

[@eddiespagetti8395]

We need more places like this in vancover in British Columbia and canada homes cost 1.3 million in city. Ridiculous home values.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I've heard about Vancouver prices. It is scary but will probably be the norm in every major city worldwide soon. The one exception I have heard so far is Portugal.

[@vegan3650]

okay i'm confused. they have no empty lots for people to bring their own, and the units they have are rarely available? the snow throws it out for me. but even still, unless i owned the home, it would not be in my price range.

[@shellyscott4822]

Beautiful place but too high for my pay grade or I should say retirement grade lol but thank you I love watching the series!!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It certainly is more expensive than the ones in Quartzsite, but interesting to see. I am considering showing another tiny home village but it is kind of high priced too. It can provide lots of ideas though for folks wanting to start something with a group of like minded folks with smaller budgets.

[@shellyscott4822]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I think all variety is good!!🥰

[@lilybeth7565]

1500 is that correct? Can rent a nice home in many places for that kinda money…I thought the idea of tiny home living is financial savings

[@almaparedes6548]

Hello God bless

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thank you Alma. You are a dear lady.

[@XCX237]

High ceilings are nice but it will cost more to heat and your feet will freeze. My tiny home is mobile and I have no exit planned when I die park me on the side of the road with a good view and let me rot

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

You actually do have an exit.plan. LOL

[@XCX237]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 yeah sort of I guess I love your show you do excellent coverage of things and it's nice somebody closer to my age giving their perspective great still keep up the good work I'm sorry if I'm being negative I'm in extreme pain at this moment I'm fine though just something I have to live with

[@arcuda2001]

😂😂😂😂

[@XCX237]

@@arcuda2001 what's funny?

[@TheNoonie50]

@@XCX237 I hope you feel better Chris. Nothing worse than being in PAIN.

[@elainegoad9777]

You really have to investigate land you want to live in a tiny home, RV, shed etc... before you buy. Be careful. There are a lot of good videos on You Tube about land purchase to live on. Even some very rural land requires a well/water and sewer/ septic hook up and has building restrictions as to what type of structure you can live in and it's size. Research

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

So true. Learning about the building codes and regulations is particularly essential when planning for a n tiny house on your property.

[@ellafields9424]

Elaine Goad Your statement covers the majority of places in several states AZ included.. I live next door in NM & I see a lot of dreamers making big mistakes. Development of land IS $$$$ but they realize it After purchase. And 💧 is majorly LIMITED in the Entire SW 🇺🇸..

[@braveheart977]

It is very nice. But the price is a bit much.

[@mariehall9514]

She hardly ever makes eye contact

[@standdown4929]

I liked the tiny home, but the toilet is too far away from the wall. Way too far.

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

Cute, but cheaper in other states. I would not pay that much and I don't. That's just a trailer with a loft as sleeping quarter, as most tinys, just pay more for cuz their called tinys now lol, wow, ppl are easy. And its ANOTHER $ 850.00 FOR THE LOT RENT, ON TOP OF THE 1500.00 FOR THE TINY HOUSE RENT A MONTH. TOTAL = $ 2350.00 A MONTH 🤣🤣🤣 And then Tiny House Block ends with a "Welcome to California" in the comments. GTFOH

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

If you own your own tiny house and put it on a lot there the cost is $800 plus your electric. There are certainly cheaper states to live in like Arizona in the desert. I featured a location that the lot is under $200 a month with a year lease. But, you have to be able to tolerate 115 or higher temps in the summer on a regular. Everything is a trade off based on what is important to you. I like being able to get to the beach in 10 minutes and a beautiful climate most of the year and top notch medical facilities nearby. I am willing for now to sacrifice other things to have that.

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

1500 your crazy.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It is better that $2200 for a studio apartment with no yard. It is all relative. Granted to many it is not worth it and they chose to move to a less expensive area. That is understandable.

[@hellooutthere8956]

I'm sry 1500$'a month is still too high.

[@bfdee1603]

I re watched d video but i did not hear d pricing mentioned or rental rates. Is $1500 just for d space or for renting d unit with d space. Thanks

[@MarinaEariel]

@@bfdee16031500 for the tiny+space or 850 for just the lot

[@josieblue1686]

What’s the name of this community?

[@gailarnold6446]

Tiny house block. Mount laguna ca

[@RetireesHelpingRetirees]

Sorry I will never get sued to uptalking. It just blows my mind that so many do it.. it's like the word like. it drives me nuts to hear people say the word like every other word.. I just hate that so many are dumbing down themselves.. speaking was once considered extremely important.. now days not so much.. to bad..

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I was always taught that the main goal of communicating with people is for the individuals engaging with each other to fully understand the points being made.As long as that is accomplished in my videos I am satisfied. I would rather speak two simple words that people understand than share a high-level dissertation that now one gets.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Actually the place is nice but it's expensive I think living a normal life then that's good 1500 2000 2500 a month sounds decent but if you living alternatively that type of prices expensive I think it's 24 to buy your own land and then put a tiny house on it yourself and you pay a lot less cheaper than that probably won't pay that at all maybe the taxes once a year.. it's very nice though but too expensive..

[@Bluizs]

Way Way too expensive.

[@XCX237]

I still say tiny homes are a waist of time. Very few places will accept them

[@kamivelasquez3119]

That's why things need to keep changing. And a community like this calls its own shots. Obviously, the residents here are not wasting their time, or ours. They are living their best lives in their tiny homes.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

More and more places are accepting them every day. In fact, many cities including San Diego.now allow them in back yards because of the lack of affordable housing. Things are changing.

[@XCX237]

@@kamivelasquez3119 I'm in Canada where the government does its best to make everything impossible all municipal governments everything if you can't afford to pay they want to rub you out if you can't support the tax base because you're disabled they don't care they tell you to commit medically assisted suicide so you're not a burden owning anything or renting anything is impossible in Canada I don't know what people think but this is turning into a communist country I just recommend nobody gets tied to anything it's the best way to survive now good luck to everybody and I love the fact that the tiny homes are being more accepted but that is only in the US Canada is a terrible place to try and live

[@XCX237]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I hope it works out for people I just see them as a trap. I wish everyone the best of luck I'm disabled and I'm forced to live in a bus because there's nowhere in Canada that I can afford to live and I love my bus, luckily I was a long-range truck driver before I was taken out by a heart attack I'm used to the life of the road

[@kamivelasquez3119]

@@XCX237 I wish you all the best! I'm thinking of moving into a bus or something like that, so that I can bring my massage table directly to my clients and also to bring Ayurvedic Wellness consultations to people. I like the idea of living in my own little business and travel all over the country, visiting friends and family.

[@eprohoda]

Good night- that's insane !see ou on my side.broth-

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I think I could.come.out of retirement to work there!!

[@amyd1549]

Nice!!!