She lives in Los Angeles for a fraction of the cost

Sofia takes us on a tour of her adorable tiny home, which she lives in as an affordable alternative to paying high rent in Los Angeles, California.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Meet Sofia & Veto
1:32 Build Process
1:44 Costs to Build
2:10 Exterior Tour Begins
2:34 Second Hand Solar Panels
3:40 Interior Tour Begins
4:10 Bar Top Breakfast Nook
4:30 Custom Kitchen
5:00 Handmade Tiles
5:32 Beautiful Living Room
6:34 Creative Bookshelf!
6:55 Washer Dryer Combo
7:02 Bathroom
7:24 Water Heater & NOA Certification
8:19 Composting Toilet
8:44 Spiral Staircase!
9:05 Cozy Bedroom
9:47 Future Plans
10:03 Outro
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[@sofiarossi1434]

To all those who were concerned about Veto not being able to sleep in my bed, after a year and three months, he built up the random courage last night to come up the stairs on his own to sleep in my bed with me 😂. Getting down was quite easy for him all of a sudden, but he did it again tonight- thank you all for supporting him and giving him the extra push to be brave lol

[@squirrelknits]

@sofiarossi1434 Your home is great! I was confused though since you mentioned 1:51 that you paid the builder to construct the house but also pay rent? How does that work? is the rent for the land?

[@annetakubiak3374]

​@@squirrelknitsit's the rent for land space

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Wow, impressive 23 year old... owning her own practical, affordable, nicely designed home all done on her terms. And with a good dog too. Love her priorities.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you so much!

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Agree, Sasha.

[@yayyayyayyyyayyay]

@@sofiarossi1434 still wondering till now how you manage to cope with a composting toilet, where you actually dispose it or how does it work. Does that always smell bad and how you collect it from time to time

[@sofiarossi1434]

@@yayyayyayyyyayyay I answered this! All liquid waste drains into my gardens and all solid waste is collected in a composting bag and is disposed of regularly. It never smells because a small fan runs on it 24/7.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

@@yayyayyayyyyayyay You must not watch very many Tiny vids. The vast majority have composting toilets & they all say that three is no odor because they have externally vented fans. That even includes ones w/o urine diversion. Because they have composting toilets they don’t have to have black tanks. 👍🏻

[@thehods4]

I love seeing smart, strong, independent women living their best life, with an awesome looking guard dog, to boot! 🐶🐾

[@sofiarossi1434]

Sofia here! Thank you so much 💪

[@lolaoh2001]

What an accomplishment in this beautiful tiny home for a a 23 yr old smart young lady!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you so much!

[@mrbr549]

Why all the snarky comments on this one? She's a smart lady, happy and living the life she wants. That should be enough for anyone. I think her home is beautiful, and the video looked very professional too.

[@ariel393939]

I think her home is beautiful and that she is a smart, accomplished young lady. I Also think that some people on this globe are jealous, male chauvinist pigs, haters, and just plain Stupid. It is apparent by some of these comments in this thread.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you! Sofia here- it’s enough for me and all that matters! (Plus, if I really cared to follow everyone’s opinions, never would I have ever ended up living in such an untraditional home LOL)

[@ashash4552]

I don’t see any negative comments not sure what this person is talking about

[@jamesengland7461]

​@@ashash4552they're here

[@linda9pin]

Looks very nice . You did a great job . How tall are you . I just wonder if someone 6 feet 3 inches could live in a tiny home . Thank you .

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Her cozy home may be smaller than an apartment, but its affordability makes it a smart choice for comfortable living. ❤❤

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@annabarela4105]

So proud of you for jumping in on life. 23 years old….phenomenal!!!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@karenmorris7502]

SO happy to see that you didn't let your first builder shatter your tiny house dreams either. Upper Valley Tiny Homes did the same thing to my first $20K tiny home deposit in 2017 and it took me awhile to bounce back financially but I achieved my tiny home dreams in 2022.

[@ariel393939]

I'm glad everything worked out for you in the end. Sorry you had to go through that as well

[@sofiarossi1434]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I spoke more about the builder I used before on my Tiny Homes Expedition video if you want to see more about that story

[@karenmorris7502]

​@@sofiarossi1434I saw that video. I spoke about my ordeal too on my Tiny House Expedition tour video last May too.

[@GG-qy2wy]

​@@karenmorris7502I saw your video. I felt so badly for you. You still persevered, and your home is so cute and cozy!❤

[@andreagraham5385]

@@karenmorris7502 Why did you Have to put so much down or all of them like that?

[@Cutebutnotpetable]

Sofia, I, too, live tiny in the same amount of space as you. I’m proud of you and your intelligence, sister. It took me many years to figure out that less is more. Thank you for showing your smarthome with biglove ❣️

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you ❤

[@suzannecranford6819]

The Mexican tile back splash and the gallery wall are wonderful and add a lot of style and personality to Sophia's home. The house is wonderful! (Veto looks very similar to my dog Wally.) Thanks for the tour! 💗

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you for watching!

[@kriyayoga98]

This home is so impressive for such a young woman. You go girl! Yes, land could be next!

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Wow! I am so impressed with how well thought-out every part of this tiny home is & how much she knows about her home! How many of us can say we know as much about ours?! Plus, she has nade great choices for our planet & also minimizing her expenses! Ok, I am very impressed with this young lady, period. Only 23? This gal will have a life - a very good life - of her choosing & whoever raised her should be very proud!! She has her s**t together & is well in control of it. Good job, girl!😉 (Snarky people & jealous ones need not reply.) I'm an "older woman", so couldn't live in that compact space & the stairs...Ugh! (Maybe a slide for down & bigger staircase outside? LOL) I love that every single inch of space is put to good use, fitting an amazing amount inside! And the books! I love my books & would HATE to give them up "going tiny" ~ this many, I could do. 1 thing that makes me sad is that her dog can't go upstairs to her bedroom with her.😥 Is this cuz' stairs are too dangerous, slippery? If that's it, could you just stick little carpet squares (cut in 1/2) on the stairs, giving dog non-slip traction for paws? Just a thought. (My dog & cats would make me sleep down on the pull-out to get any sleep! I'm...uh... well-trained.) Congrats to you, so smart & self-aware.🥹 You will go far & your tiny home can go with you... Good job! Do what makes you & your dog happy!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Hi! Sofia from the video here. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. My parents are reading all of these comments too and are very proud (could not have done any of this without their support). And as for my dog, he is very happy sleeping on the couch and his bean bag because the stair gaps are too scary for him. We both sleep much better separately, but we have a cuddle routine every morning and night :)

[@SnarkasticSunny]

@@sofiarossi1434 Awwww...so glad to hear about the snuddle sessions!🥰🤗 I can see where - especially going down - would be scary for a dog. Plz give him a head rub/hug for me. I always mean everything I say, BTW. And I wish you the very best life has to offer! Great parents - kudos to them too!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Absolutely! He will get lots of extra pats tonight :)

[@ariel393939]

​@@sofiarossi1434 😃

[@CarmenBoyesBeeTheBee]

Wow! Good for her!! This young lady is creating her life on her terms! Well Done!!!❤

[@patricial.holdemangarciava5406]

The young lady did good with her tiny home. Now all she needs is a plot of land to cut the rent space...maybe.❤🎉😊

[@sofiarossi1434]

Sofia here! That’s the plan (once I’ve decided down the line where I want to put down roots)…

[@lolaoh2001]

@@sofiarossi1434 woohoo ..go girl!

[@kristirichards2249]

Youre 23 and have your own home! Well done. Its lovely and so are you.❤

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@hollyvick181]

This is the second shower with eucalyptus. Great home! Love the decor and tiles and wood.

[@madelinevegas8123]

Love her home.

[@margotsamuelle9665]

Good luck sweetie...u did great...hugs and kisses to you and your beautiful baby 💜💜💜

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@dianaperez8073]

What a sweet little place! I would be interested to know where in Los Angeles she is renting space. Finding a spot to park a tiny home in So Cal is very challenging. This location seems very reasonably priced.

[@dawnsmith4275]

Beautiful! As the mom of a 23-year-old and an almost 25-year-old, I can fully appreciate the extraordinary accomplishment of being a home-owner at this age... and what a fabulous home it is!! Congratulations🤟🥰

[@lisamcfarland8518]

This feels very livable. Well done!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@tammyjantzen9004]

What a beautiful build! I love all the wood & your decor! It's so warm & cozy! You go girl!

[@quiglymark]

Well done! I am so impressed. You thought through all the details and created a beautiful and functional space.

[@sophanarachay4917]

Lovely and clever young lady, her home is just like her.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thanks!

[@doubled5927]

I’m so proud of you, you doing great. I bought my first townhouse at 26. Keep focusing on you n not the hateful ppl❤

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you so much!

[@sherriweber7105]

I love Sofias home. Love her dog too! What a beautiful home. Love the tiles. It’s beautifully well built. Nice to see a woman who’s smart and has a good head on her shoulders. Love this home.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@sherriweber7105]

@@sofiarossi1434 No problem! You deserve the credit.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@sofiarossi1434 No problem!

[@cjfeltz2470]

Such a beautiful tiny home! So happy for you Sofia

[@JulyMoon82]

She has a cute tiny house. I really like her art gallery wall and the Mexican tiles. Those tiles are especially beautiful.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!!!

[@janinafisher101]

I love that yellow sink! Very cool. Nice to have your own "portable" house at age 23! And with solar, too! I don't have running water where I live either, and it is amazing how thrifty one becomes when you have to haul all your water by hand! I figured out that on average I use about 8 litres a day - so about 2 gallons per day. That doesn't include for doing the bulk of my laundry. But by wearing the same thing every day for several days, other than hot summer days, I reduce the amount of laundry I have to wash. Not everyone's lifestyle, but it allows me to live on a very small income. We each make tradeoffs that work for us! Well done with this house!

[@lauracooskey9481]

Me, too... i have no running water inside my house, and the laundry is a shared place that unfortunately has become a point of contention with a couple of other tenants here, so i try to avoid needing to do much washing. I air out my clothes on an outdoor clothesline between wearings, but unless i work up a sweat, i see no reason to wash with every change, or to change clothes every day. (Once you get into this habit, travel becomes really easy... just wear what you wear with one backup!) I get by on one or two laundry loads a month. I have a feeling that many people think that's just weird... but hey! Once you try it you find it very practical, and there's not one thing wrong with it that anyone can see or smell. I admit that i AM happy in a little-things kind of way when i change to a fresh outfit!

[@SJ-db1lh]

A very nicely done floorplan to fit her needs and likes. Thank you for sharing your home with us, I love it! Hugs for your handsome dog! 💜

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you and will do!

[@kristenschnese6980]

Very cute! Very smart thinking on her part with everything

[@feleciaward1563]

Congratulations on achieving a milestone accomplishment of home ownership at 23 years old 🎉! She fully researched the tiny home lifestyle and made great decisions. I appreciated her clarification and explanation of Noah Certification vs. RV Certification.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@dockholiday06]

I could never live in small homes being a big guy and having claustrophobic but that being said I do enjoy these videos because of the creative ideas it's entertaining seeing how people live in this lifestyle

[@elainea.2947]

❤️ this sustainable zen den you've created!

[@edlane1883]

Wow! I really like this little house. It looks larger than it actually is too! Loved the tiles, the shower, the bookshelves. I could live their and be happy!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@carolkokx9638]

I love this home it's very beautiful

[@Dannytyrellstudios]

Brilliant. Lovely lady and home. What a comfortable place. Smart choices everywhere

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

great little house. The bookshelf has given me a couple of ideas.

[@lashaunwilliams2864]

Definitely a great idea for California as expensive as it is out there.

[@fabonikinicole]

Very beautiful home. I love the bathroom and kitchen tiles! Hi Veto ❤

[@LaLadybug2011]

Great tour-very smart homeowner! Loved everything-and what a handsome dog❤The two of them are living their best life! The idea of not having to pay an electric bill every month is really pushing me to do this.

[@sofiarossi1434]

It is such a blessing (DO IT!)

[@sidilicious11]

I love the tiles.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@HappyGoLuckyMe]

Such a cute tiny house. I could definitely be happy there.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@happydogdays2982]

How cute.. your house is too!lol I was talking about your beautiful furry friend😊

[@sofiarossi1434]

He's adorable! Thank you :)

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Great home. NOAA cert very good idea. You’ve got a great layout, including a washer/dryer & spiral staircase. Your dog is great. He’s very loyal and very, very, protective. I hope he’s got Shepard skin & doesn’t have their hips. I think it’s great that the fan works to keep your cool most of the time. For me, I’d have blinds on all of the skylights, and have them on remote. I’d also be running the mini split a lot. I run warm. I don’t know where in LA you found a place to land AND got it for $600 a month. That’s amazing. Blessings.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you so much! And no shepherd hips on him :). That’s the plan with the skylights!

[@juliaruddock]

Good job Sofia. Keep on trekking :)

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@karenmays8889]

Wow, what an amazing young woman. Beautiful home.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@pdq5465]

Good for you! So impressive & so happy that you’re happy. I pay more for monthly maintenance fees in my condo apartment than you pay in rent for your tiny. 👍🏻

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@ginnyberg9271]

I liked how smart she was. I built my own tiny home and yes get a big sink. I would love to hear more about solor and water off grids. I have electric, water, sewage. I wasn’t sure going tiny and off grid all at once what to expect now I love tiny I want to go off grids. I bought my land in Branson and my home and land would have to stay with plumbing

[@tripletgirl2484]

Well done on a lovely tiny home!

[@BeeKay4444]

Beautiful and cozy home you made here. Congratulations on home ownership in your 20’s! Love your pup too. I wish you the best in your future 💛

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Love this tiny home 🏡,so organized, love it ❤

[@karendkn1960]

Well done her excellent 👍 lace for her and the dog

[@constanceconnie5243]

So thoughtful in your design! Great job!

[@lukekao8136]

cool spiral staircase. :)

[@jamiecorisis6122]

Great home!!

[@puppycat58]

Beautiful home, you done an amazing job....

[@LittleSparrow400]

I love this tiny! She did a great job decorating it and the kitchen and bathroom are adorable ❤! Perfect!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@candacecarnicelli8145]

Well done . . . especially in successfully creating your Vision here in L.A. Congratulations!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@annedixon2528]

Love this tiny! ❤❤❤

[@DW...]

Smart woman‼️ Thank you for sharing your home😇

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@teresitap5778]

Cool place, cool lady, Veto is a bonus!❤

[@sushisuzanne99]

Beautifully presented and functional tony home. Impressive. ❤

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@Kathleen-ht8co]

I love it! It's really beautiful.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@brendahidalgo4711]

LOVE IT!

[@jeannyhedgecoth2810]

I love this. So clever. Great job

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@caprinathomas3890]

Very smart and lovely home ❤️

[@Bentleyismyboy]

Beautiful!!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@jackiekeesaman1571]

Very nice! Enjoy!!!

[@aletheasmith1013]

Love your Tiny Home ♥️

[@lia12345Abc]

Beautiful home… great job

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@tammycruz8189]

Love this tiny . Love the Mexican tiles .

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@kbcKbc-zz9lo]

Beautiful inside and out very clever design.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@margaretmcdonald-lawson7989]

Love your tiny home .

[@soulvoyages]

I love your personality and your home and wonderful dog, please tell me about your sofa, I am looking for exactly that!

[@loriurban1070]

Adorable kitchen 😍

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@user-xq4zu1sq6b]

خانه خیلی زیباست و تمام امکانات را داره ❤🍀🌺🍀

[@MyGraceFilledJourney]

Love the staircase design!

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@jimblue39]

You have a beautiful home, best of luck to you. 😊

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@JamesB02]

Sofia, I like 👍🏽 your home 🏡 my only negative honey 🍯 is the spiral staircase 😮🤯. Is there any lighting 💡 in the middle of the night 🌙 you 🫵🏽 can use to go down the stairs safely in case you would like something to drink or eat ?

[@ashbran5125]

Where in Los Angeles did u find tiny home parking it's the only thing from holding me back idk where to park it when I buy my tiny home 😑

[@AnnalizaCordova-gt5vc]

Thank you, i got idea. I wanna go there

[@lindamiller5489]

It's perfect tiny home

[@JTSA1234]

Casita means little house. So it is called Little little House! :-)

[@sofiarossi1434]

Hi! Sofia from the video here. It’s a little, little house, so that’s exactly why I meant LOL

[@valeriegoode9762]

So clever and nice.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@chilllzoneee]

Intelligent young woman

[@bridgetbowman8875]

Awesome ❤❤

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you!

[@carlapappalardo1901]

I am so impressed with this video! I don't know if you designed it or if they designed it but I like the way you did the decor and I thought you were so thorough with your video it was very informative. Congratulations on the house! I would love to know what the parking situation is for you, it seems like you're just about 100% off grid but are you paying to park someplace?

[@sofiarossi1434]

Yea I am paying to park! And as for the design, my builder did that but all of the design choices/details were me

[@dalepointer9414]

Nice comfortable home and a well read collection of books: educational, political, crime novels, taste for many subjects. Live small but large.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thank you very much! My books very much reflect who I am- so I love having them on display!

[@dalepointer9414]

@@sofiarossi1434 you're welcome. Read on...read on.📗📙📘

[@mowattlavern62]

Cozy home

[@thebravesoul]

WOW 💜

[@mspitstoptoyou]

I didn't hear mentioned in the video anything about the land she has her tiny home on? Whether she found a tiny home community, or she purchased or leases it? Especially in LA where everything is very expensive... ?

[@louisacuriel4651]

I live spiral stairs.❤❤❤.

[@davidbaron6647]

Very nice

[@campingwithsamantha5114]

Great video but the background music is disruptive

[@debbralehrman5957]

Nice👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ginmar8134]

Damn, I couldn't sleep without my pets.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Took some getting used to, but he loves his couch 😂

[@user-js4xl9nv8r]

My sentiments, exactly.

[@bessycorrales2259]

I crate mine at bedtime. We both get wonderful sleep.

[@jenlown4640]

Nice Home

[@sofiarossi1434]

Thanks!

[@300ZCorradoVR6Z]

@1:37 that's a nice Brazilian flag there :)

[@Darfail]

For 90k a few years ago you could still buy an actual house on foundations on a land.

[@sofiarossi1434]

Hi! Sofia from the video here. I’m only 23 years old and have yet to decide where I want to put down roots, so a home wouldn’t make sense for me yet! Plus, I can use the significant amount of money I save living in an off-grid tiny to put into my savings for down the line when I am ready for a traditional home.

[@Darfail]

@@sofiarossi1434 no that's cool I'm not judging your choices it's just that life has become insane

[@deblits3672]

How much money a month do you pay for that $90,000 that you paid for the tiny house ? I imagine it’s probably cheaper than rent anyway. But just trying to get an idea

[@sofiarossi1434]

@@deblits3672 I paid the 90K up front and I pay $600/month for rent for the land