Living tiny in Portland for $300/month

[@jacquelyngonzales9833]

Pretty cool i would love to be a part of a tiny community with my family thats such. A great idea

[@twodogs3868]

Jacquelyn Gonzales me too. I'm moving to Portland in November.

[@carolannrompca5495]

This is how it was in my younger days,it was slowly taken away by the goverment...who moved ppl out and broke up community's by moving them to high rise flats that nobody wanted...

[@annesummers09]

I love the idea but I am a loner/introvert and would like to keep to myself. I'm not really into the commune thing.

[@plaistowbill]

I hear you. Me too.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Maybe you two should hangout.

[@jbello9398]

exactly... people don't engaged like this in the real world and lots of them could be sloppy and have bad habits and even personality issues... it's nicer to live in a tiny house by yourself or with a loved one... in a quiet area where there's tranquility and not deal with a bunch of strangers.

[@piccane]

For a loner this is might be good, because you will still have your own space/tiny house but live around the community, which is someday will be really helpful to you. Imagine when you're old and living in a very isolated area, you'll definitely need someone to help you for example medical issues or because there are things that you're not able to do it by yourself anymore. These are the things that you don't really know when you're still young and strong.. but when people ageing or became really sick they truly need someone else to help them.

[@shepherd6746]

I bought my own piece of land in the woods and my tiny house dream is about to be finished... can’t wait to spend time every weekend there

[@YoniNadi]

No point in making these tiny houses illegal because most of the workers can’t afford Portland’s ever increasing housing costs!

[@robertriley9091]

That is correct.

[@hedgeowlinvest7902]

They want taxes

[@CarMaintenanceGuy]

@@hedgeowlinvest7902 Taxes = theft. Pay for what you use and don't pay for what you don't. Fair is fair. Stealing via taxation is NOT FAIR.

[@screwyou666ful]

That couple is so irresponsible, they should provide to there baby

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Good story with meaningful connections to their community and each other. I say more tiny homes, more tiny homes! Also, I say more tiny villages.

[@dawnd.5290]

I'd love to see more about how they work out cohabitating.

[@carolannrompca5495]

This is called living a life of love and caring long been missing from our lives,i remember in my younger days we had a community where i lived of neighbour's that all knew and helped each other and celebrated socially together,today that has all gone but i see it here again in this wonderful place,these ppl have achieved what goverment took away...Good Luck and a happy Life to every one of them....

[@bndissanayaka]

Watching this, I'm trying to visualize how people lived long ago as communities and how happy they were.

[@yvonne5657]

I want to live there...It looks great. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieframpton3857]

The tiny house movement is a good thing but I prefer my own house on my own lot I get together with friends when I want to and the rest of the time I like my privacy I'm not sure this would work out for me but glad it is for others. I like my solitude more than I want to be with friends

[@sasquatch5577]

Oregon needs to become more friendly with building codes/permits and building budget homes. I'm planning on building in a remote area of Oregon, but the county wants $10,000 in permits alone

[@TheValkryie]

Yes! The leadership here needs to walk the talk :)

[@abesapien9930]

Absurd

[@OcarinatOfSquids]

This is actual GOALS

[@janiek1374]

This has been my dream now for years. Portlands homeless population could easily be helped by allowing these little communities to become completely legal. Eugene was doing something similar a few years back. I love how this helps with not feeling isolated and also gives you your life back by not having to pay such incredibly high rental rates. Love love love 💕

[@TonySomething.]

this can easily help some people but for people with severe mental health or addiction issues this won’t work.

[@janiek1374]

@@TonySomething. well when Oregon decriminalized drugs it created it’s own epidemic.

[@TonySomething.]

@@janiek1374 absolutely! Oregon created a issue that’ll take many years (even decades) to solve.

[@classikz]

How do i get into a tiny house without engaging with people?

[@MikeyMuse52]

It's called solitary confinement.. And you go insane. People aren't as bad as you make them out to be. Perhaps you should look inward.. Why do you repel them or find them repulsive? I have these same issues, and normally I feel that it is because I am afraid they will not accept me for who I am.

[@jeffgrey663]

You cant fool. They want communism.

[@330FoeSho]

Buy a retro, mid-sized RV and explore federal land.

[@haryguby5326]

@ lol it sounds like you don't like your kids 😂 I get it tho, I don't like my family much at all. I like my girlfriends family tho.

[@volumedealer2716]

Same

[@JohnR-c5j]

An IDEAL LIFESTYLE

[@rettathomas837]

You know why they don’t want it, it’s all about money, money they want, they don’t care if people are struggling and can’t afford that ridiculous amount of rent or housing, they don’t care that your income don’t go up when they charge huge amounts for rent and housing, they don’t care if you on the streets, it’s all about them and what they can get out of it.

[@Carriehammer718]

omg i want to live there

[@michelleburkholder2547]

Carrie R It's a awesome city because of the people. I lived until the masses of California showed up. I moved to Seattle then out to a farm because I didn't want to be part of the housing crisis, because it's destroying the awesome culture there. Please don't move to Portland.

[@jaywalker8573]

This is amazing! 😍😍😍

[@randune2262]

I want to put a living structure in my backyard, but I can't get passed how to connect electricity and running water to it. Can I just run it off my main house? How would I do that? Any help would be much appreciated.

[@myothergem]

Were can me and my husband sign up. We have one daughter.

[@destro420kush]

Lookin’ to start a commune for young ambitious people in Oregon. The land and the house is already in place, just need people to join us so we can start working the land, farm, etc. let me know if you’re interested

[@RPW2012]

I’m interested. Can you provide details?

[@tig3rjax494]

Where do I sign up for the next spot?

[@yasminghani2073]

Bless you all

[@ByterSweet]

For some reason I think they are more appealing then trailers.

[@brianbelchuk9612]

My mom has a 2.2 acre front yard...wow,, sounds real good

[@19981217rl]

I think we can provide them heating system, a private bathroom and showers.

[@ragemodels]

Lovely community !!! 🙏🏡💋

[@donthompson9862]

Pretty sure there Considered rvs since there welcomed in rv parks

[@soulvaccination8679]

Nice..I would love living like that.

[@YoniNadi]

This is what’s happening when greedy landlords spike up the rent!

[@Flat_Earth_101]

I'm looking at starting a similar tiny home village, I know every village and group of people will be different but I'd love to see your group agreements and guidelines if possible.

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

look up Communities Magazine...they have been rehashing this topic for decades

[@uuglyddoll8333]

They'll be right with you.

[@SadParting97]

This is a great idea

[@denisebrooks7821]

I live in a 21 ft RV but when I get my disability I really want to buy a tiny house. Now to figure out where I want to live. Thinking of the Portland area.. 🤔

[@AmandaJYoungs]

This is how extended family/chosen family could work so well. They're practically a family in the way that they live, anyway - separate but together.

[@lior-z-]

Beautiful community

[@michaelshedd2286]

Way cool I love it .

[@msmulisha]

These are so amazing...,there should be absolutely no reason why people shouldn't be allowed to do this. Who is the city 🙄 it's about us the people.

[@authenticallytrish]

What an awesome way to live! How ideal.

[@ricardocruise6716]

Good to see this staff,actually you are adopting Philippines culture where every one knows everybody in the neighbors or town,that things is the reason why Filipinos are resiliant and happy even in the midst of uncertainty

[@7Supernova7]

so im not able to buy a piece of land and have a tiny house on it in portland ? will be moving there in the beginning of 2019 from europe. i have the u.s passport and dont want to be mortage bound my whole life.... already worked years in places i dislike and want a way out by keeping my expenses low such as living costs but the legal system seems to try and prevent that. what am i missing and what is any of your guys experiences with going small and affordable ? thanks in advance for the replys.

[@markborrayo271]

A property owner can park a tiny house or RV on their land and the city won't enforce current laws regarding that until the housing emergency here ends - www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/659268

[@BlastofFreshAir]

This is not illegal in my mind and anyone who thinks it is ... then they're illegal IMO, in fact more land should be allotted for free to allow more of this, as long as they treat it with care and don't pollute etc.

[@howardlitson9796]

Everyone has right to occupy free land and vacancy land. Adverse possession is permanent squatters right

[@ranbicnally572]

I love you guys.

[@taranchenkoigor]

That's my people. Hope for better future.

[@danielmarsala849]

Is there room for more?

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

It is a grey are, what it sounds pretty straight forward. Portland does not want a bunch of trailer lots.

[@scottjohnson6173]

This is sort of like a commune. We still have a lot of these back in the 60s and they were good then I don’t know why they wouldn’t be good now when you really think about it a lot of people get off the street but you have to have it environment where people would allow other people to live in or around you if you’re in that type of a situation where you have other people living there it’s a good thing because it all works together like this arrangement that was shown in the Video. Why can’t we just all get along and make it work?

[@andyokus4930]

I'm on SSI and am a professional musician. Vegas sucks and there's no housing. Portland seems a lot hipper and weird like me. I'm looking to make the move!!!

[@twodogs3868]

Andy Okus I'm moving to Portland in November. id like to do something similar to this, too.

[@suzilindblad5207]

This is so cool!

[@deborahstabelfeldt-brooks2519]

Denmark has communal living similar to this, the people share but have their own room😍

[@Overly_nourished_entity]

Yup that’s Portland alright.

[@varrantgreen4259]

What's with those camera angles. They make those tiny homes look humongous.

[@rosemaryhayes8057]

I need one

[@JEL66]

💜💜💜yesh😉👍 I can feel the love.

[@VegasChemistry]

Omg I love this! We have one here in Las Vegas, but it’s only for employees that work for a company. I can’t wait to live one eventually.

[@teresafelicity3008]

So not only are you getting decent affordable housing, but you are also living with your friends.

[@katylarkby4661]

I'm new here like this just pressed all them buttons I'm from UK

[@cindyarnold7860]

Wonderful

[@eg6308]

I wonder how many people get found out right after they make KZbin videos that show their identity and location

[@calebmoomtam1790]

I need help!

[@tboman4128]

Get a job.

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

I could live that way

[@Yotrek]

Will the $300 rent go to $0 when the house mortgage is paid off? If not, then despite his Portlandia speak he is a landlord.

[@dragonrider0601]

Even after paying off the mortgage you still have to pay property tax, as well as utilities, maintenance and possibly HOA fees, so I doubt it

[@Yotrek]

@@dragonrider0601 Agreed. Yeah I didn't mention that. That property most likely has property taxes, and utilities that need to divided evenly. The best part is, once the mortgage is paid off, then the group can also collectively receive the benefits of having access low cost of credit, because of the equity. Together, using the low interest equity line of credit they can build another income producing asset. Repeat that process until each member of the household has a full pension.

[@dolorestate6599]

Personally, I love ❤️ tiny houses. A lot of people can't afford bigger homes and mortgages, so the bankers can laugh at us and to and from the bank at us suckered. Besides, smaller homes are cozy, and less work.

[@scott-bates]

A great idea! I'm sure there are some problems living in a small community like that though. Save money vs. fighting with neighbors so close by.

[@familyiseverything1617]

tiny homes are NOT illegal lol

[@ZLPY]

I am shocked.

[@howardlitson9796]

Without rental land, just only adverse possession.

[@johngrasso1483]

Still no real sense of security unless you own the land. When the landowner sells, dies, or wants you gone, your left searching for another place to park.

[@afendiujud4684]

Not really how about maintenance $

[@lexicat6177]

the illegal part needs to change the world is changing. You don't need rooms to visit or dust or crap to put in them.

[@anothermiddleschoolburnout8816]

These aren't tiny houses... These are tiny homes.

[@MsCathrynC]

Official Vibe Check Queen , Tiny Homes "on Wheels"! A tiny home can be anything from a small RV to a small house. Just about anything of 800 sq ft or less can technically be called a tiny home. On wheels, or on a foundation, even floating in water, it's about living in a much smaller and more affordable space.

[@louispeters2105]

That guy's a pill popper

[@dianer8881]

I would not want everyone else in my face. Too much drama.

[@familyiseverything1617]

wowww

[@maritzadillingham4008]

I like it ! But, not for me .

[@rubydawn1]

its what should be done to solve so many problems they need to change the laws I love Karen s home it is so cozy

[@myronthomas1867]

Have you heard the information on your father Christian

[@sukfengchaw1729]

Dear all billionaires in the world, Pleaee pay attention and help all the homeless citizen a bit , so that they can live , struggle against strong wind ,storm , winter season. Thank you in advance. Regards, Suk Feng

[@lauram7929]

They don't care about us, unfortunately

[@shawna4740]

Why should they have to pay for other peoples stuff? Its their money no one has the right to tell anyone else what they do with their money poor or rich.

[@robmoir7524]

WOW THAT S AWESOME MAYBE I SHOULD MOVE TO PORTLAND

[@melparrishjr]

The problem with Tiny Homes is that as soon as it gets to be popular it gets to be pricey! Which tends to defeat the purpose... "Market Value" is what 'they' want --but what exactly does that mean? What is Market Value if not an artificially inflated price projection? It's fiction! They always base their prices on how much they can extract from us: not on how much value we get in the deal. Simply put, the phrase "Market Value" places more emphasis on "Market" than "Value"...That's predatory capitalism and economic warfare against the poor and the homeless... Another housing bubble in the making and instead of making housing affordable it's making people homeless! They're being priced out altogether over time... Tiny homes is rapidly becoming a part of that bubble because if money is the core motivation behind its legalization and development it will fail. Why do we have to emulate the greed that's destroying every good and wholesome thing?! Tiny is only good if it's truly affordable and I would suggest that tiny home communities lobby for rent control on tiny homes: so that what happened in 2008 when the housing bubble burst resulting in mass homelessness all over the nation doesn't happen again with tiny homes.

[@gaberondon8757]

If only all homeless people were like this

[@PaddyPawsRescue]

Modern day commune.

[@howardlitson9796]

Adverse possession for free land on every American people have right to permanent occupy

[@jameswhite4635]

not for me. i love my space.

[@mdocod]

Let me see if I understand this... There's a large number of people who live in Portland who are interested in tiny-house living, but their local laws make this illegal. Sounds like your representatives don't represent your community. Sounds to me like Portland would be better served by a small government, live and let live mindset, you know, like a conservative government.... I guarantee most tiny house dwellers will still vote for tyranny over and over again.

[@layde1]

How about a KFC bucket for communal dinners?

[@shatteredscry]

dude yeah, like everyone in the tiny house tribe can be homies with super smash bros fridays

[@josephatnip2398]

You called it a tiny village I call it a hippie commune in the middle of a neighborhood

[@najbrzi28]

You guys are AWESOME! Human beings will enjoy this......fascist REPUBLICANS will hate it!

[@robmoir7524]

SO SHUTUP

[@myothergem]

najbrzi28 wow, that couldn't be further from the truth.. republicans are moral and humorous and smart rational people.. who also dont jump at every opportunity to bash democrats for sport. i came here because i found this quite charming, my husband and i are both republican and I would live to live in a place like this. I think you are mistaking republicans for corrupt politicians which are normally democrat but also republican.. but not republican people in general. Stop hating, thats the biggest problem with the left, too much hate.

[@HelloKaress]

@book marks im about to move there.

[@MattTomAndy]

Republicans would probably be for reducing regulation to make this legal. It's absurd that we regulate so many people into homelessness - liberal hypocrisy at it's finest.

[@ricome169]

I hate to burst your bubble hateful lib. I am a repub and I love it. Matter of fact, I live on a tiny house.

[@teun9093]

OK KAREN

[@howardlitson9796]

Adverse possession for free land & vacancy land through land data registration from Bureau land management of United states can avoid rental of homeowner and landlord.

[@alima3304]

"I love the concept, but he gives me Fuedal Lord Vibes!" I would love to see this concept as an alternative to mass homelessness, but with more of an emphasis on individual privacy. You know what eventually starts to happen in communes when someone doesn't agree to new rules imposed...eg; sexual advances ? Great idea, but The Big House (Slavery Term) I don't agree..

[@carolannrompca5495]

Stop looking for pitfalls,ppl are wise enough to sort out their own problems,and in a place of many like minded ppl they stand a much better chance,much better than the constant goverment interference of today.

[@alima3304]

@@carolannrompca5495 Reality is not looking for Pitfalls.

[@516throwapot]

HIPPIES PLAIN AND SIMPLE AND YES HE;S A LANDLORD W T F

[@JC.Holland]

Novel idea, but what happens when you are a loner🙄

[@icdas7158]

Just all a bit to knit ya own yogurt for me .

[@ponderthis8001]

This is just what I'm looking for myself & my puppy.