Affordable Prefab Homes in America For Less Than $600 Per Month

[@johnatyoutube]

The larger one is super cool. Love the technology features. But I'd really like to see photos of actual homes. Like you, I'm always a bit suspicious about builders with no actual show homes and just designs. That means they haven't gotten the bugs out of their build and test and production processes or really understand their costs and supply chain. There's a lot of risk for someone prebuying one of these. I wouldn't want to be buying the first one off the assembly line, but I hope they do well. Great concepts! Thanks!

[@ChelseyTarnow]

The rental option is such a great thing. Cool find! Thanks for sharing!

[@KerryTarnow]

tanks

[@johncummings9494]

These options offered by this company have great potential in responding to the current need for affordable housing. I could envision the smaller units as temporary housing in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Your videos are both informative and humorous. Your asides are funny and crack me up! Once again, thank you! I’ll be anxious for a follow up.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats a great idea!

[@suehegedus7517]

As someone begin your looking for an ADU granny pod for my back yard, your videos have extremely helpful in getting educated about the options of prefab/modular. Many thanks. Keep it up!

[@KerryTarnow]

Great to hear!

[@kenziehill9376]

Keep the reviews coming! I need affordability and want the features, plus I only am going to buy if they have that IRC standard. I’m concerned about the wait times as the possibility for a company to fold could happen in this roller coaster era, Boxabl is an example.. Love your channel.

[@oneofakindkev5259]

that solo is perfect

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@tiosaintbanks]

Hey Kerry, I appreciate the content of your channel. It's what I've been searching for. Don't stop, keep it 💯 man! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TH3ROCKSTAR]

Rental option is amazing!

[@borntoraisehell5353]

Hi Kerry!👋 I just wanted to say I like that someone is talking about mobilehome and modular homes 🏡 🏠 🏡

[@KerryTarnow]

Hi Gloria, Thanks for watching

[@jimba6486]

I’m excited about this company. I might get one over the years for an off the grid home

[@rachelelionbaird3015]

You are so informative and funny too! I am really enjoying your videos!😅

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like them!

[@Bikergramp57]

I really appreciate your videos and rely on them to keep pace With the modular home market

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for tuning in Dave!

[@jayski9410]

Prefab structures really only save you building time. They never talk about the costs outside the structure. You still need a foundation, utility hook-ups (which can involve a lot of trenching), then there are transportation costs to get it to your site, plus a crane and crew to place it on the foundation, and how about the cost of the site itself? Now if we're talking about California, the cost of the lot alone can approach a million dollars so it wouldn't make any sense to put an $89,000 prefab on a lot that expensive. So I'm not against these cute prefabs but stay grounded in the realities of ALL the costs involved not just the price on the web site.

[@christopherc4814]

agreed, so when all is said and done you can just buy a traditional home for the same cost.

[@Hermetic_]

I just moved to California, and would like to clarify: - You can buy land for reasonable prices, within ~1 hour of major cities like LA or San Diego. - Reasonable = under $200,000 - Now, if you want to live in highly populated places, then you are north of $1M. But that is the same in other popular places like Atlanta, NYC, Boston. And I assume also same in places like Dallas or Austin.

[@tommystewart9182]

The homes look really good and I'm locked yourself that rent option would be great hopefully eventually it will come to the states here where I'm at the ranch ridiculous it's anywhere from $800 to over $1,500 a month you was talking about the middle class people that make it really hard on them they can't find the place to live in lots of end up with no home or no place to go I enjoyed your video look forward to your next one have a great day

[@htownstar1232]

89k....infind it so hard to believe. Just soo much Tech, I absolutely love it!

[@ingridadolphson9865]

Love your videos of all these alternatives and affordable houses! Your dry sense of humor is hilarious!!

[@KerryTarnow]

Hi Ingrid, Glad to hear you're enjoying them! Thanks for watching

[@randynewton832]

Could you do a video explaining the other costs associated with purchasing and occupying one of these? I.e. costs of land, connecting to the internet water electric and sewer grids, potential permits required, etc.

[@KerryTarnow]

Heres one I did that explains some of the costs you're looking for. I'm in Canada (expensive) so adjust for your location.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIaQdWyqqq-DqZo

[@randynewton832]

@@KerryTarnow Thank you!

[@msj7872]

I really love these homes and hope they come to market. Right now it feels like they are still in the concept stage. Before committing I would want to see a factory at least getting ready to start manufacturing. Great videos.

[@Luv-x8k]

Wow! Kerry you show so many great options and I get so excited and then I think where can I put this? Does any of your research show where people are putting these types of dwellings.

[@happygoodjohn]

I do a land search and I want zoning and gas water and electricity and sewer or septic. Thats everything I want. I did find an actual land company I'm my state. Beautiful spots 300 miles south of suburbs. And I want land in the Bananna Belt in my state. Kerry Tarnow I'm doing my due diligence to be successful. Many thanks to your insight.

[@dyskelia]

I always give him the ‘like’ because of the smooth way he asks in every video

[@KerryTarnow]

haha thank you

[@Kookka_]

Please remember to hit the like button guys, excellent well researched content here!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

We still have to see one in action, tho...

[@daleredmon3760]

Looking forward to the first viewing when they finally come out.

[@KerryTarnow]

Same here!

[@donaldpeterson590]

I love your channel! Thank you for gathering all this info for me. You should do consulting for tiny homes.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Donald, glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@donaldpeterson590]

@@KerryTarnow I've been considering a tiny home for a while now, I have the space for it and have been waffling between prefab and custom built. Prefab is the best option in case something happens with the property and I need to move it. My roommate is 71 and medically infirm. She's not bedridden or anything, but we both know she won't live another 10 years, so, the house would be like a suite for me, and complete living space when I leave. I need something affordable, so, $500-800/month, considering putting more than that in savings for a while if the manufacturer does down-payment and financing. What I'm getting at, is you have helped distill lots of information into something that's actually helpful in a very practical way! The 1st video I saw was debunking the legend of the tesla house! That one hurt, but opened my eyes to the amount of fluff I'd have to sort through to get useful information. I can't tell you how useful you've been in such a short period. I subscribed to your channel less than a week ago and because of your efforts, have helped me plan better financially, as well as figuring out the style, size, and amenities of the house I'll end up with. Whatever it is you're planning to accomplish, I believe you'll do, in short order, sir!

[@charlesgwinter]

I would like a rent to own option as well. I have been looking at single wide manufactured houses and there are 3 bedroom units in that price range. they aren't smart houses but certainly bigger

[@360milliondollars]

The minimum sq footage of a home in GA is , according to some sites, 70 or 320 sq ft.... Its fudggy on the minimum per any state; yet, some states are blunt and say it while some other do convoluted BS that confuse you on the size a dwelling has to be to be considered a home on its own.... If you call any govt office or person working within these departments and ask they may say it but ask for a law, mandate, regulation, or something that gives you legal backing behind the tiny home being a home on its own... also see if you can be grandfathered in if said bill should change anything... I mean you don't want to find you spent money and was good under the laws but they change them later and trying to force you to move the property or tear it down.... In other words, people suck so you have to protect yourself against it.... LOL🙃 What a Great time to Be Alive.... LOL😬... I also looked at the website and it look like a cash grab to reserve renting or buying the object... I am not sure you would want to spend as of yet until you can confirm this is legit. Also, is the renting a rent to ownership or what... I mean you still don't own it and what land will it be located on since you don't own it and if you should not be able to afford rent. Is it all locked into contract on that being the price for as long as you renting it.... does it transfer... something like that of NY's renting laws. I would rather buy over that option to be honest but there's no product to buy as of yet.. I may end up paying more later if it is legit just to reserve but that is something I am willing to risk because this company is barely up as of now and the site is lacking a lot of information.

[@fictionplus]

Keep up the great videos! I love these smart home companies 😂

[@partianadavoudi5073]

Would you please compare Boxabl Casitas to Roombus Nest. I am in Los Angeles County.. Thank you

[@dennishowland7495]

Kerry Once again very good information as I am looking to be an investor in a mobile home park and there should be a great attribute to the affordable living mobile home park of the next century

[@TheBigDubovsky]

I have been looking into Roombus but am starting to wonder if they might not deliver what they promised. I hope that’s not the case but there are no real world examples or reviews.

[@Groovingforwardatx]

They have demos of their small version on their KZbin channel, but that's def a healthy attitude with all these companies popping up though.

[@davidducworth6924]

U

[@rebeccaansari9306]

The company does answer questions on their Facebook page, Kerry!

[@capngeo2002]

I am in the market and really appreciate your updates. Any info on shipping these?

[@BIGResultsFast]

Let me start off by saying finally, someone who knows what they are talking about and showcasing. Love your direct honesty and wish you much success with your channel here. Now regarding the above ROOMBUS Prefab and Smart Homes. I cannot find any phone numbers to contact this company... Nor find out their options of buying or renting for under $600 a Month... Their website is nice but kind of lacking the more important subject matter including talking to a real person or locating real contact information. Thanks for your reply in advance.

[@RossMalagarie]

Kerry thanks so much for all the tiny home videos. I wish you would put up a $ per square foot or CAD per square meter for everyone else. That way you can better apples to apples compare home price options.

[@KerryTarnow]

Good idea, thanks

[@FPfreddyyy]

I like the bright exteriors too, extremely smart with the smart windows. I don't think we have that in Sweden. I am going to try and look in to that.

[@PhilipSteeves]

This seems cool, I’m hoping it ends up being a quality product!

[@richardcottone6620]

I like the rental option. I wonder if you can rent then buy later

[@MrDarryl90210]

While Roombus appears to offer some really affordable solutions and cool tech, in terms of roominess, interior space, and overall aesthetic, I'd have to go with Mighty Buildings 'Super Quatro' model. They're designed with consideration to affordability, functionality, and family needs. I think if Roombus offered modular rooms connectivity to enlarge their homes as needed, its products would seem more appealing for small families as well.

[@ChangeYourFrequency]

These are awesome. I was about to get a nestron but the shipping to LA is 16k! I would rather get one of these.

[@missyschwartz3409]

Nestron’s shipping price is included in the overall price of unit. Which unit are you looking at and I will tell you what the cost is including shipping to port?

[@sarala1jan]

@@missyschwartz3409 Then from the port to the location will be an added cost which can cost thousands. Do you work for Nestron?

[@missyschwartz3409]

@@sarala1jan right just like any tiny you order in the states, transportation costs to get to you. Shipping overseas is added to unit price and is still under cost of most other units of similar size and luxury made in the states. Then transportation to you is separate. Yes I work for nestron on my own.

[@davidaz6622]

Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kedda486]

I love the idea that you can rent them like rent to own I'm a single mom and I would love to rent to own my home it's seems better to do it that way then renting a apartment that you never get to keep sounds like I need to do some research on this company as well thank for showing this

[@joltjolt5060]

But where to put them?

[@mattiewong6828]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KerryTarnow]

You betcha

[@Lou.B]

Looks more like a software company trying to figure out how to build an electronic house. So far they've built precisely one unit, with no shortage of hype, pushed-back announcements, and digital 3D renderings. Vaporware wrapped in melamine dreams.

[@lisakilmer2667]

Interesting! This one is worth watching, although I think the floor plans shown waste precious square footage. I'm watching this in May 2022 and there are photos of interiors on the website but zero floor plans, which I think is fishy.

[@Christopher2211-t5o]

Looking at them it seems if u have a enough land u might as well get the bigger unit since the price is not much differnt

[@jdray]

Just subscribed. Can you provide links to the vendors you mentioned in this video? I was hoping to find them in the video description.

[@dennishowland7495]

Kerry How are they transporting them on a step deck trailer with a crane to move it from origin to destination

[@KerryTarnow]

That would be my guess!

[@Chris-b4w8t]

these are incredible, i just wish i had land or somewhere i could put it

[@KerryTarnow]

100%. Thats the other tricky part

[@LuisDiaz-ku5zz]

Is there the pico review smaller size i went on the website and not alot of info

[@ZaneKyber]

You should do an interior reveal of the house you live in. I can't be the only one who's curious. No we won't judge you by how nice it is.

[@kimhorton6109]

I’m about to buy a small home in Arkansas that is all chopped up in little rooms with a long kitchen. I would love nothing as much to find a small hope option with two beds one bath and an efficient kitchen. This looks close

[@KerryTarnow]

Hope you find it!

[@scorpion251970]

Can you combine two? Also I’d like to stick the kitchen on the end, living space in the middle and the bedroom on the opposite end. If you can combine 2 models, I’d make the smallest model solely bedroom and the largest as bathroom, storage, then living room and the end as kitchen. If the combined 2 models make a L shape, you can make a semi courtyard for outdoor enjoyment, like a patio.

[@KerryTarnow]

They do have renderings showing two combined… haven’t seen the plans yet though

[@madmaxine12]

Thanks Kerry. This company looks promising. PS, I love your witty repartee!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Max, happy to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@PA96704]

Problem no one has done a real review that's built.

[@VanessaGray_KingswayGlobal]

Affordable, rentable, remote, burglar proof ❤❤❤❤

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching Vanessa 🙌🏼

[@pruiz3564]

Need to do a show for Arizona. Please 🙏

[@KerryTarnow]

Hopefully soon

[@erikh9991]

Maybe a high-tech pre-fab from someone who's been in the market for awhile. I would hate to buy one and not be able to get parts.

[@Itsameow]

I clicked just for the meme of Gus. I love RT and AH !!! WAFFLE-O !!!

[@riverratrvr9225]

Pretty exciting!

[@KerryTarnow]

agreed!

[@olga138]

These are okay for California, but the flat roofs aren't going to work in snowy regions. They have the solar panels up there at such an angle that they would be completely covered with just a 6" snowfall. And do you really want that whole bedroom wall to be glass in a cold climate? *shiver*

[@QDSLand]

AWESOME VIDEO>>> VERY INSPIRING!!! Which one has the 10TB of storage. I saw so many and wife asked which one has that. Also other than the land, do these come with water storage or will we need to have a well or system and septic to hook up these homes to?

[@mfnenke8160]

This is easily the coolest prefab yet. Beats Boxabl, Cube2X, and Zennihome. I really hope this company makes it and these are available in 10 years when I start to look for property to put one of these on.

[@KerryTarnow]

I messaged them a couple weeks ago and they said they have an update coming in August…

[@UtopiaTimes]

Nice Tv Anchor face, Kerry. Nice backdrop too. But most times we'd rather be looking at more tiny houses and floor plans instead 😉🙃🤗 Otherwise, keep up the good informativity 👍🏽 Cheers 😊

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you for the feedback

[@judegallagher2355]

Thank you! I don't know if i'd be qualified with my low fico. I'm on Social Security which is my only income I would definitly rent. I'm renting now & its $750 utilities included. PLEASE come to Ohio.

[@JohnWilliams-1330]

Do you have any east coast prefabs, most of your content is West

[@KerryTarnow]

I'll see what I can find

[@PhaniRajak]

where can we find lands for this type of homes

[@sagittarius_]

Sorry to say this, but the fewer details they present the more likely that it is just shiny CAD File models they have got. Most of these businesses fail eventually when they realise the enormous cost of a factory and a sales organisation.

[@dennishowland7495]

I do like the Contin Kerry Very informative as well what do you think of buying mobile home park and do you know if there’s any first time buying financing with no money down like opportunity zones would you know if anything in the states

[@anish772]

Is there any update on if this company has started manufacturing yet? I can tell you that their rental option would be extremely welcomed in Hawaii, especially in Honolulu.

[@KerryTarnow]

Last I heard was they were having equipment delivered to their factory

[@redc8783]

These a nice,but price high for the square feet Now the problem is going to be Land and placement. $ 169 a Sq/ft

[@gramirez72]

Where would these be placed. Tiny home communities? Trailer parks? These would be great in L.A., or Calif. in general.

[@KerryTarnow]

the most accepted use right now is accessory dwelling units but more areas are easing off restrictions for minimum lot and home sizes

[@gramirez72]

that’s great to hear! Thank you!

[@7swordmary567]

Did I miss a Roombus UpDate❓ How many states/provinces have permitted ADUs❓

[@johncrabtree6207]

I see the BBB has not approved yet Please explain and it’s not every state

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

That doesn't mean anything. It's good you don't see anything negative, tho. I believe you pay for that privilege. Everyone starts out at top score.

[@SymphoniasStories]

Need something for families.

[@johnmedina3738]

What is the price

[@RichardRoger1966]

Is the Roombus being sold in Canada?

[@KerryTarnow]

Not yet

[@blazetech52]

Hey Kerry, I just wanna know if Roombus home can be shipped to Australia

[@KerryTarnow]

Maybe eventually but to start I’m guessing they’ll be focusing on domestic orders. Check out Pure Homes, they’re in Aus

[@blazetech52]

@@KerryTarnow Okay Kerry, thanks for your help.

[@califwillie4247bd]

Roombus is really ....neat.

[@KerryTarnow]

The name reminds me of the vacuum company

[@kylesandstrom853]

Not a comment on this specific video or model but your videos are the best.... however still feels like a lot of these are outside the market or conceptual unfortunately :(

[@barrymitchell7732]

Hello. Can u recommend one that has a nice bathroom and kitchen ? For just one person. Delivered and installed to Huntsville Alabama? I have land and cash.

[@ankursahu269]

This home made a hotel type and shop type home used please sir please

[@brittongodman7769]

I love this channel but......... The biggest problem with nearly all of these prefabs is their size. Many jurisdictions will never allow these as a primary residence because they do not meet the minimum square footage of their regulations//building codes. Even many rural areas with lax building codes and zoning want a minimum square footage for a single family home to be 800 square feet. Good luck getting around these restrictions.

[@allwheeldrive]

Multiple units of most modulars and all containers can be connected-up relatively easily. That would take care of that problem. The bigger problem is with the recognition of the need to house more people on the same amount of land with out going vertical. Several cities are well ahead of that curve, already. It will take time for this to propagate, and I'd guess it won't be that widespread, or even a consideration, outside of major urban centers.

[@fola6852]

You'll be doing a review on my product in the near future ^_^

[@KerryTarnow]

Sounds like a plan, keep me posted!

[@cheleshows]

" too early to know about the quality" - What does THIS mean? So many questions.

[@thecatnextdoor12]

At first sight, I liked Roombus' house better than Boxabl, but after researching further this company seems sketchy. Basically, no online presence, no physical presence, and the founder is from Nigeria, the country known for big-scale scams. Boxabl is huge, large following, received immense financial support from the public and even they didn't manage to come up with such upscale, smart concepts as Roombus claims it did with their team of like five people, seems unreal. Hope they prove me wrong but does anyone have similar thoughts?

[@happygoodjohn]

Kerry Tarnow have you gained any new info on Roombas Nest Smart Home?

[@KerryTarnow]

I have not, I will look into it!

[@happygoodjohn]

@@KerryTarnow I just emailed Dami Jegede. I like your who- where-why thought process so decided to look at Colorado based builders of mods, prefabs and another Shed🤔? that are located in Colorado. Why not visit Colorado and get us the lowdown? There is a tiny home 2 day show in June but that's not my style! Your insight is great. Come to Colorado! # grannyneedsapod

[@yapha3284]

GR8 potential

[@MasterOfNone88]

I'm very interested.

[@KerryTarnow]

Hoping to get an update from them soon

[@kimberlymichellesimmons6586]

California should build homes like this for California because the weather isn't that bad???

[@CHMichael]

600 / month would be a 100k loan?

[@ThePrecipice66]

Nice looking designs but too many unknowns to commit.

[@dannbersan9265]

Hi, no more news about this company??? Roombus

[@StaceyStory-cy9iu]

Affordable $$$

[@maryannemckay3606]

Looks interesting….are they considering their circular footprint?….ie will the US be scattered/littered with this cheap housing, which will eventually become scrap/dump housing?…☺️

[@CrazyCat229]

The only thing that scares me as a cybersecurity guy is... IoT is so easy to hack. The security built into them is a joke.

[@KerryTarnow]

Interesting… never thought of that

[@emmyaloto]

Founder is a Nigerian Yaayyy!!!

[@LuisRodriguez-wc1hm]

Quebonita casa megustaria tener unacasa asi pero tengo poco ingreso y tampoco tengo tereno y bivo en springfield mas

[@gunchief0811]

I can slap 100$ bucks done to reserve one?????? That's pretty dope.

[@RossMalagarie]

$600 per month for 30yrs is $216,000 and that would be at ZERO percent interest so at least $300K for how many square feet? Making it how much per square foot?

[@yoloactual6975]

I genuinely don't understand the "high tech" smarthome features being incorporated into homes. I haven't ever heard anyone that isn't in silicon valley vocalize their desire for their homes to be tied to their phones and apps. It sounds more likely to ME that "smart" features are a further layer of excuse to jack up the prices to make them feel "premium" with crap no one actually cares about in a house.