I Stayed in a $60,000 Prefab House to See If I would Buy One

[@RyanRosenquist]

It’s great to see that you still are posting high quality and well edited videos Shelby!

[@ShelbyChurch]

Thank you so much!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@ShelbyChurchLiving in Bel Air Homes, north of Beverly Hills.

[@ericimi]

@@ShelbyChurch she shoots on imax cameras.

[@ItsKimJava]

The LA backyard edit around the 3 min mark was stellar. Another great video!

[@vremster]

Yes! The one next to the pool, with it's own little patio looked idyllic.

[@Fivetimesthree]

Your videos are seriously some of the best on this platform. They're literally always informative, beautiful, interesting, well-edited, and I always share them with my husband. You are seriously good at this and one of the few people I never ever skip.

[@ShelbyChurch]

Wow, thank you!

[@salinah.1220]

True I learned so much from her! She introduced us to so many kinds of businesses and topics. Her videos are high-quality from content to editing. And her voice is so captivating.

[@DarrenMalone253]

Well, I just found you an after two videos. I feel like you are my financial/real estate girlfriend. 😂 I’m learning and you’re amusing.

[@mrstealyourgurl3910]

hehe I skip alot of things in life hehe

[@leok7193]

on behalf of men this gets shared to: don't.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

$400,000 is crazy for a tiny house no matter how innovative it is! In the Midwest one could build a really nice full size, regular house for that price, maybe even less.

[@allyjmjm]

There is a reason the Midwest is cheap.

[@Dan-bj8he]

but then again.. you'd have to call the midwest home :(

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

@@allyjmjm Yah...cuz its awesome!

[@gatesurfer]

Went to college there back in the 70s. Will never set foot there again. It’s only gotten worse.

[@frankramirez6411]

go to texas and you could have a large house and a pool - this prcing is nuts

[@brat32179]

Having JUST hooked up home up to city water in Woodinville WA. It was about $26k, and that was with the water main already running down the street right in front of the home. The city will quote you the minimum cost to drop the meter at the front of your lot, then hooking it up to your home, installing the backflow, etc is all on you and that cost can vary a lot depend on what you're doing.

[@ShelbyChurch]

Oh this is great info thank you!

[@zurielsss]

26K to hook up water from the mains in front of the home is ridiculously expensive

[@frankramirez6411]

use a well

[@HotepSaoirse]

The most surprising so far is nobody in the comment section saying how dystopian this pod is. But it would be more viable if you were able to have an independent power source like a rector or a turbine if you're set up close to a river.

[@Fivetimesthree]

@@HotepSaoirse I think smaller homes that are more affordable are closer to our original way of living. But with all the added benefits of modern technology.

[@ryvulet8639]

@@Fivetimesthree This smaller house is no more affordable than a normal 800-1000sq foot home with all the associated costs

[@EIyssium]

welcome to the future where you can live in a box and be happy about it.. it's so close to our original way of living, but with all the added benefits of modern TECHNOLOGY

[@nafnaf0]

I feel like if it was just a little larger it would work pretty well. The huge windows are awesome

[@DJ-6972]

Those prices are terrifying when compared with that traditionally built ADU you showed, which is so much more inviting. I’m sad for what Gen Z will be able to afford or not afford in their lives.

[@Brandon-w4y]

!!!! 🤣🤣🫵

[@RecklessFables]

These are literally worse than mobile homes.

[@e.s.5529]

I was just commenting that I really miss the real estate stuff you used to do. Thanks for this; I love it when you report on things like this.

[@exploringfindeverything]

Shelby, I'm so glad that you shared both places and Lauren did a great job of hosting her place while you videotaped. I think if you installed things yourself I think the price could be lower. Thanks for sharing such beautiful places. I always adore it when I see your videos. They inspire me and you are the best in making the videos POP!

[@ShelbyChurch]

thank you!!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@ShelbyChurchI like to live in Santa Monica as well!

[@cordinarcher1054]

Great video! Bottom line, this thing is a non-starter at that price. The reason these units aren't moving is because they simply don't even come close to making financial sense. The look is cool, the features are cool, being "off-grid" is cool, but it's all pie in the sky because it's just ridiculously expensive for the square footage.

[@farmeunit]

Sort of agree, but with median prices being $300,000, it makes way more sense than renting for $1000/month. Pay it off in 6-7 years, build a house and rent it out. Lots of options. Not for everyone for sure. Personally, building a big shop with more living space would be a great addition.

[@cordinarcher1054]

@@farmeunit For me personally, it goes back to the issue of sqft. For 350k I bought a house with 2100sqft. 4 Bed, 3 bath and a garage. Now, I would buy these tiny, off-grid, Mars dwellings all day long if they were anywhere near reasonable in pricing, but they aren't. 6-7 year pull-through isn't reasonable for such a small space. What's not mentioned in the video and I would bet my bottom dollar is an issue: maintenance and repairs on a specialized product like that. What does the warranty look like on that little space house? What kind of tech support do I get with it and how much extra does that cost? Nah, It's just too much money for the size. If you have the skill set, you can build your own high tech house for a lot less and pay it off in a fraction the time because you'll be renting it out to a broader demographic.

[@farmeunit]

@@cordinarcher1054 If you are talking building, sure. Obviously, this is a completely different conversation. If it's a rental, you don't need 2100 Sq ft. Even to live. We live in a 900 Sq ft house with a basement. Even that is $250,000 in this location. Lots of variables to take into account in California vs Middle of Missouri, prices are drastically different. You act like owning a house is free? It makes fine financial sense when you talk about taxes, space, upkeep. Sure we don't know lifespan, but again, you can put this on a lot that nothing else can fit on. Use as a guest house, etc.. Then you can have it moved at a later date if needed.

[@cordinarcher1054]

@@farmeunit I hear you, but does it really make sense to you to pay that amount for a tiny guest house in your back yard? Even if I were very wealthy, (I'm not.) I'd have a hard time justifying that cost for a tiny room large enough for one person or maybe 2 people max. With more space, I can airbnb it or rent it to a family or to groups. with such limited space however, options are also limited. I like the idea of building a slightly larger space with SIP panels and add my own automation/tech. That way I don't rely on a third party, who may or may not be available to me when I need help or troubleshooting or repairs.

[@frankramirez6411]

amen the true construction cost for a nice home is close to $200 sq ft. these guys are smoking somethng hallucegenic

[@MegaspeedX300]

The architecture is fenomenal I would like to say , I couldn't ask for more difinitely. The light throught the windows and the scene when you wake up at morning in the middle of the forest uff. The next level!. ❤😊

[@iyasugames]

That projector setup is incredible. It's like something you'd see in a futuristic movie. And that view

[@redwolfexr]

Would rather see a foldup LCD or OLED screen myself. Given how much the cost of huge panels has come down there really isn't a reason not to use one if you can fit it.

[@cyrusmagnus]

Here's hoping your voice healed up well! Also, fun little romp through the two units. Informative and cheerful, it really gave me a good feel for the little one. I didn't get as much of a "I'm going to sleep right now" lived in vibe, but it was very cool to see. The bathroom was especially fun.

[@NathanJ7132]

So cool-An electric skillet to plug in is always an option for a stovetop replacement too, as well as an electric and/or gas grill for outside 🙂

[@derryXDINES]

Lauren is really good at the Cribs tour! Fun video. Seems a little cramped for me, but it would be fun for a short stay.

[@ShelbyChurch]

She’s great at hosting!

[@kathbrandon8023]

Love their solar ability!! Design, aesthetics, space planning is amazing😍

[@danieljones5217]

This doesn’t feel like a home. It feels cheap and overly expensive at the same time.

[@Brandon-w4y]

!!!! 🤣🫵

[@Hawkxphos]

Right? For those prices I'd expect more...

[@NicksDynasty]

Would love to build a prefab home myself. We definitely need more companies doing this. I can see it bringing the prices of homes down tremendously

[@redwolfexr]

The issue isn't the cost of the homes, really. Its the cost of connecting them to utilities, and being FORCED to do so even if you would prefer an offgrid solution. The only reason ADUs are reasonable is because you connect them to the already existing utilities of the main house.

[@NicksDynasty]

@@redwolfexr yes that's a cost of having a dwelling and it's prohibitive. Off grid would be beautiful and low cost to hook up to the grid would be nice

[@sheldoncooper0]

The black tights with baggy white hoody combo is super cute!

[@MeghDonovan]

Loved this and also love your other recent ADU feature - think we're really going to see more of them as the boomers age and can't maintain their previous homes

[@THERE.IS.NO.DEATH.]

this prefab and/or the OOD prefab is on my dream list! also you 100% do not need makeup and are absolutely gorgeous without it!

[@S.Lim_Innovations2LC]

Cute, but a little bigger where the sleep area is partitioned from the eating area would be a good investment for an Airbnb at 60K, give or take. Love the structural design and modernization applications within. Probably a nice place to put it is behind the Tramway mountain, Thomas Mountain area Hwy 74, from Palm Desert. It looks great with Douglas Fir trees in the background. Thanks for sharing, Shelby! 👍👍

[@allstarwatchg]

Thanks for this since housing it's getting so expensive to own this is another option to own something I appreciate you guys

[@smulan1984]

I liked this video a lot. I appreciate the work you put into your videos. I rarely comment, but always watch them. Both places looked really nice. Especially the bigger one.

[@ShelbyChurch]

I appreciate that!

[@larrydaniels6532]

A very informative video, thanks for the info as these seem to be all over the internet!!!

[@andrew01974]

😱I'm speechless, minimum phenomenal with the projector!!! excellent size!!!

[@DelanaGrayWest]

Excellent midstream narrator switch! You two could become the QVC of major purchases (5 figures and up).

[@NicksDynasty]

This is definitely perfect for back yards and building a micro community. Would love for it to be slight bigger but not as big as the last model

[@bjjohnson4418]

Thank You for the break down of all the costs it was very helpful ! ! ! I wish it wasn't so expensive for the larger unit.

[@julianjessepe4255]

Shelby our house loves your videos everytime.

[@StephenBolger]

There is something very appealing about living in a home that has just what you need and nothing more.

[@Chutney1luv]

Wow Shelby! The Prefab Pod you stayed in was nice for a senic back yard or beach private areas! Thank you for showing Lauren's M1 Pod too! Both are great escapes! 👍

[@millerpeter1991]

Based on the variable prices, utilities, taxes and fees etc, buying a mobile home would be the better option. I've seen these mansion looking houses out in Texas for less than $4 less than $300K. I've seen some ADU/Prefab houses off of Walmart for like $15-30K Lol. All in all, being that I'm single (by choice) and probably will be single for quite some time, I actually would buy one of these homes.

[@brandtc.7991]

Hey!! its been a while since one of your videos popped up!! Love your videos! Always so good and informative! Also love how you interact with us still on here!

[@Outsageous]

I love how you think about the numbers and get down to the niddy griddy

[@rachelrdh5671]

I love this video! I hadn’t seen your videos on the algorithm in so long, so I actually search for your name this time. I saw you mentioned something about that and one of your videos don’t worry your true fans will always search for you. Your videos are so great and you are the best at editing your videos make me happy. Keep doing amazing.❤

[@pineapplesoda]

Nice to see solar tiles on the M1. I wish more prefab tiny houses did this!

[@Jeroen74]

I love the automatic lights in the drawers 😀but those huge windows... I would feel so exposed, like I'm in some kind of glass prison. The second unit is more practical indeed.

[@Brandon-w4y]

😂

[@frankb1]

I could listen to your voice all day.

[@Brandon-w4y]

🤣

[@Helen_white1]

More than 80% of newly-built single-family homes sold in 2019/2022 belonged to an HOA. during the 2004 housing boom-home prices were significantly inflated, leaving people unable to sell later because they owed more on the house than it was worth. I know several people who bought during that time, thinking it was a good investment, but it wasn’t until the COVID housing boom that prices finally returned to those original levels.

[@berniceburgos-]

To balance out your real estate holdings, I suggest investing in equities. If you're cautious, even the worst recessions can present fantastic buying opportunities. Additionally, volatility can produce fantastic short-term purchase and sell opportunities. This is not financial advise, but you should buy immediately away because money isn't king right now!

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[@Thompson-e7h]

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[@JuicyFashion11]

That Villeroy and Boch coffee mug is a nice touch.

[@gyasibarberhehim7982]

I love Haus. They're a great company for sure.

[@kst7347]

Too expensive. Not enough storage.

[@Dashikardashian]

Ummm not too bad. I think expensive is $100k

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Be cheaperr to rig up a couple home depot houses, and do most of the work yourself.

[@mullholand]

Looks awesome! It is amazing how little room you really need if you one would just downsize.

[@CapsLock33]

the M1 is pretty cool. Thanks for the review. You got me thinking now.......

[@MsCdngrrl]

Cool video. You can also get a microwave/convention oven (sort of like an airfryer in a microwave).

[@Deepskysunnyside]

Really good video Shelby and Lauren

[@Dygear]

Your VO is popping SO MUCH. Pop filter or even the "dead cat" would massively help.

[@jeannine1991]

Really great concept and design. It looks looks practical for inexpensive housing. The view is everything and I love the hidden bathroom.

[@StephenOshea]

both pods are lovely and so modern

[@RosyBibliophile]

I absolutely love the M1 Pod. Wish it was more affordable than $250K. The little one is nice too

[@jayronn.christian]

I'm considering prefab houses too. This great information. Hopefully, in the coming months you'll vlog your experience from buying land choosing between Seattle or LA (and other nearby cities in both Washington and California), building prefab up to showing how much it actually earns in AirBnB

[@ionageman]

I’d say this off the shelf housing is definitely the future of housing .

[@zappl1437]

Your video quality feels too good to be on KZbin. Great work

[@akita96th]

It looks like a peeping Toms heaven with all them windows.

[@loitersquadX]

These are cool. I hope one day we get "Lego" style houses, where if you have a lot of children as you grow, or maybe your parents get old and live with you, you can add more rooms and space.

[@DanFrederiksen]

Maybe one utilities hook up can supply 10 of the little pods or more. Align them all so they don't look at each other. Maybe on a slope for a bit of views. In certain locations sloped lots are actually cheaper. You could even bring them to some of los angeles' steep or nested otherwise useless lots and maybe make it work because they aren't dependent on daily parking cars right at the location.

[@alexandermuir8160]

Excellent video Shelby. I can't believe all the utility fees and the associated costs. It would be much better installing the pod in an existing property with a house. Looking at it, that's probably the only way it becomes an attractive option. A granny flat for the aging parents or to lease out.

[@claudiavasquez1368]

Love this! Great video!

[@danielyang3995]

These units are really convenient👍

[@EricMoore790]

I would for sure buy one of those!

[@ConwayCreatorWebDevelopm-oq1ii]

Pressure cooker would be a healthy alternative for kitchen ware. Chicken & Potato's would taste fantastic & make the economy space smell good 👩‍🍳

[@georgivelev77]

The quality of the video is superb! Now, on the topic, the first “house” is a complete No, the second is kind of doable for a short stay, especially if you have a nice 20+ sq m terrace beside it. Next to absent storage space, very small bed. Anyway, these are luxury items, not cost-effective solutions. Many thanks for the video!

[@pvw732]

Reminds me of the home Bruce Willis' character had in 5th Element: "Autowash!" I'm sure these are the homes of the future, more efficient, more economical.

[@rsuriyop]

These prefabs aren't good for every day living. Those glass walls alone (although pretty) not only prevent you from having any privacy but may even lure people with bad intentions to try to break in. Also, more glass walls means less indoor warmth when it gets really cold outside since there is no insulation between them. Overall, these homes are probably okay as a vacation home only during certain times of the year.

[@nickbutter9270]

The Bigger Model is perfect for full time living. You can have friends and family over for movie night

[@eljj7968]

Was looking forward to this since seeing it in your vlog. I really loved the tiny one, those windows were magical, would be so nice to lie on the bed and just look up at the trees. Also, I have a Murphy bed in my apartment and I just leave it made all the time - it doesn't get messed up at all when I flip it up, so maybe that would be an option with this one? Also, just wondering if you had a couple of acres and wanted to put a few of these on, would it just be one connection fee or do you have to pay for every one individually? I imagine setting up a few in one spot could be more cost effective.

[@kdcounseling]

Love this type of content

[@ShelbyChurch]

Thank you!

[@gauravsgifts284]

Nice Presentation 👍 With good information.

[@microchip470]

It would’ve been nice to see the tinted window option so that you can get the views while maintaining privacy. At least they have zombie protection.

[@carolynm.8868]

I would like to stay in the M1 for a weekend in that vineyard type setting. I don’t think I would want to live in one permanently.

[@ryanhenderson8908]

It's funny, initial impression I could never live here, but I work from home, in my bedroom, and I'm in there 95% of the time. 🤣

[@BuildNewTowns]

Cool video! good job

[@nwalters7]

You forgot to send my invitation again, Shelbs!!!!!! I would have loved to stay in a prefab house. lol

[@motogal7944]

Very informative video

[@AL-vw7kx]

I'd have that pod elevated maybe have a deck of which preferred what side maybe wrapped around the pod... then have downstairs where you can build an open kitchen.. dining area maybe a living room modern minimalistic but inexpensive.. maybe zen design.

[@Nordic_Sky]

On my house, the water connection fee was $80,000 and it's in a regular CA neighborhood, not in the boondocks.

[@mpacino1224]

I agree about all the fees. At that point you can buy a small one bedroom house. Depending where you live.

[@chloescoolcreations9719]

Thank you for this video!

[@barenekid9695]

All you need is a 3/4 Million $$ bldg site Where youcan Actually Park/Locate the Prefabbed "house' . It needs to be Outside of any Bldg Code regulated area. AND it needs Power Water and Waste connection capabilities.. Good Luck !!

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

I actually really dig the idea and design of these, but they definitely seem too expensive for what they are.

[@eliasatalah86]

Just makes Boxable look better and better.

[@enriquealedius]

Here cause I wanted to see how the editing effect at 3:12 turned out from your vlog 😂 - really cool

[@ShelbyChurch]

Thank you hahaha

[@allisonross8696]

What a great summary. Than you!

[@ALrinea]

Thank you for the video, interessting things. I do like it, but it would require significant changes for me to seriously consider buying one. In my opinion, the M1 would be more suitable for vacations when my wife and I travel to different regions or countries, as we prefer to have access to fresh, local produce from farmers' markets. For that reason, having a space for cooking and a dishwasher would be essential. However, the biggest dealbreaker for the M1 is its $400,000 price tag. For that amount, I could have a house built with solid brick construction and far more living space. In fact, even the cost of the house alone wouldn't come close to $400,000.

[@nicoleluke3249]

This was so interesting ❤ Do they design them with climate disasters in mind? (Aside from the offgrid aspect?)

[@CatholicKatherine]

Honestly I’d love to put at micro house in my parents backyard for when I visit

[@ShelbyChurch]

right it would be great for guests

[@leok7193]

14:02 so are we just casually not mentioning or explaining what ZOMBIE PROTECTION is? Feels like important info, and I don't think I have that currently

[@Lion_McLionhead]

We need a man cave ADU with just a bathroom & a shop, but suspect it would cost the same.

[@berklia]

great video! I learned a lot. In the larger model, the other woman called the kitchen a 'kitcheonette' - I get it - as I didnt see a stove, however - very curious : what are the black/stainless steel units there? washer/dryer or dishwaher?

[@koober1]

I would be banging my head on that top bunk constantly 🤣

[@jkstudent222]

cool video. i want one of these dawg

[@norwegianblue2017]

For the same price you could get a Boxabl Modular Casita which is 3x larger and has a full kitchen.

[@Jordan-dr9hq]

Seems like a decent option for a backyard WFH office space (especially as a business expense write off), doubling as a guest space for weekend visitors. I don’t think anyone could live there for extended periods

[@louanndunlap]

What a fascinating video! Thank you.....

[@FreelancingbdInstitutebyramzan]

Beautiful Microhouse...

[@bridgetteflint554]

Coffee cup is way cool.

[@zzhughesd]

The morning views bringing the blinds in.

[@PierreGianordoli]

The most important thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis

[@UjjwalAnand-n6f]

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[@NickySchmaderer-q8e]

If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you...invest

[@ChristianCruz-y5f]

Thank goodness you brought this up! Truly, investing has changed my perspective on how one can succeed in life; working multiple jobs isn't the optimal way to attain financial freedom and unfortunately, we discover this later in life. Currently earn as much as 10 grand weekly and this has improved my financial life. Great piece!

[@SahliMondon]

When I started trading on my own, I was honestly losing money left and right. It felt like every move I made was wrong. I knew I needed help because I couldn’t figure out why things weren’t working

[@JazmineMunoz-qs7hh]

​@@SahliMondonI was once trading on my own I was losing the same way so I have to reach out to Jason to help