The Affordable Off Grid PREFAB HOME You Can Buy For $53k

[@chinookvalley]

Thanks for the humor Kerry. It's cold and dreary here in freezing rural Colorado. You are my go-to channel for looking at offsite built homes. Yeah, too bad us common folk are being priced out of ever owning a home of our own. This at least gives me hope. I used to design multi-million dollar homes (pre-COVID) and thot that maybe, someday, I'd be able to design and build my own. But life changes and we must trudge on. 😬🙃

[@greenthumb8170]

I felt this comment so much. Carry on my guy, carry on. Right here with ya

[@scottskare]

You crack me up, man. Your delivery is spot on , as always, and you (almost) blew right past the size of the loft. The note to self “leave it alone” was priceless. Thanks for making my day!

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha glad to hear you enjoyed the video 🙌🏼

[@donaldwilson2548]

Kerry, love all your video's. You're saving potential buyers a great amount of time by researching all of these structures and showcasing them on your video's, thank you so much. I had 20 acres north of Lake Chelan, but, as of last August, decided not to exercise my option to purchase the property because of the fires. So, do I regret my decision, a little bit. This spring will drive over to North Okanogan County and check out the land prices. Thanks again, Don Wilson, Tacoma, Washington .

[@bbhomebody]

These look so cool! I'm really impressed with the way companies are thinking outside the box. Thanks again Kerry.

[@byjbpm]

60K (including the bonus goodies) is a great price for a pre-fab of this caliber. The people who are able to build tiny for 30K or so usually do two things-- source many of their materials second-hand and build the thing themselves. These are a great option for people who don't want to self-build but still want a tiny get away.

[@tclearytcleary]

Thanks for finally making the links clickable! Much appreciated!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats so weird, I didnt do anything different. Not sure why the others weren’t clickable 🤔

[@tryer49]

Great video Kerry! Love your sense of humor and the homes you present. Thanks!

[@moto-rambler]

Another great video -- keep cem coming! Kinda weird this is marketed as an "off grid" cabin because I seen no overhang or water collection gutters, etc.

[@daneflanigan]

I love these options. Yes for the cost you can design build for less but that does take time.

[@lohar8011]

New to your channel. Love your smooth, easy sounding voice and the content is superb! Seriously looking to downsize. Home is on market now with 8 acres near Traverse City Mi Currently 2100 ft. One person. Way to much room. Love the Roxette - she's got the look comment. Ha ha 😉

[@wingtipzzz]

There seems to be a few flaws/oversights in most prefab propositions:1. Back-country and off-grid locations are often accessible only through dirt and mud roads - hence hard to access by semi-truck or a flatbed. (Shipping by road is typically 5$ a mile and the truck operator will charge more for difficult access.). 2. Getting a crane onsite is even harder. Crane operators typically charge a lot to get a crane to a remote site. 3. So much exposed glass is not a good idea in the back country - the R-value is terrible and replacing broken panes is a pain.

[@cburrell9907]

Thank you! Your research and information is much appreciated. I look forward to each video. 🥰

[@deannabarnes3771]

Really enjoyed seeing these, your humor included as well, Lol 😆

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha glad to hear it! Happy Sunday 😊

[@deannabarnes3771]

@@KerryTarnow Hehe, Happy Sunday 😊

[@WendyLooWho]

Enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. Your quirky sense of humor is much appreciated as well :)

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Wendy, appreciate that

[@donapaulon3824]

You not only have the best channel introducing the latest and greatest, your humor is certainly my taste. 😆

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼. Glad to hear you’re enjoying

[@johncummings9494]

Another great video! Thank you. I didn’t calculate the per foot cost until after the presentation so as not to interrupt the flow. The larger of the two you featured could be used as a permanent home for someone single, like myself. The challenge would be to identify where the house could legally be placed. I could envision the home to serve as a “guest room” for those relatives you want to see for a short period of time, just note your house. Thanks again. Your presentations always inform and entertain.

[@france4me117]

Hi Kerry, I sooo super love your channel as it is so informative and yes, I might even end up in one of these tiny homes. I love the Koda Loft Extended by Kodasema indeed. Thank you for just a great informative channel. Jean-Claude in Melbourne, Australia

[@KerryTarnow]

Hey Jean-Claude, glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Hey these are fun! I like how they chose to fully utilize the space with the bathroom. Excited to see what you find next!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like them!

[@jeffm8995]

Thanks for all the informative content you provide.. The company that successfully blends a 3D printed structure with a modular attachment will win in this space by solving the problems of acceptable square footage, aesthetic and price considerations..

[@beverlyclark3049]

Will you be showing a 3 D home any time soon...

[@errolmacdonald3256]

The white enamel wood stove in the Duo Plus caight my eye. Very Scandi.

[@7swordmary567]

Luv those Lethbridge Hot Cames❗️ And Osoyoos Lake!

[@michelletothill8551]

Interesting to see another Canadian option. These look pretty nice. My old RV had a walk through bathroom, but with extra doors. If a single person is living in it, the walk through loo is not a big deal. If only these fit on BC Ferries. I woudl have to have it barged, which is crazy expensive.

[@dannaz7490]

You’re right - these homes got the look ! I love them. Going to look into shipping to California.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it

[@MyGio60]

I can't find how to determine shipping cost on their website. Am I missing it somewhere? Thank you! Giovanni

[@dontworrydehappy7104]

The duo Dallas down middle of bathroom really isn't an issue. I've spent a lot of time in a camper with similar floorplan. Never been a problem. People in bedroom or guests staying living room will each be on opposite sides of bathroom to get to use it during the night.

[@stacybroussard3097]

Your a funny guy, Kerry! And I absolutely Love what this company has done and the price isn't over the top✌️✌️✌️

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@Luke91633]

In the words of Prince, first person “ U Got the Look”

[@DrToddFisher]

I loved the She’s Got the Look reference.

[@OffRampTourist]

Another very interesting product line! I'm specifically looking for something that can be bermed and turfed (I grew up in tornado alley and want my next home to double as a storm shelter) so I'm limited - as far as I know - to the Huga concrete modular units, that claim to be strong and stable enough to bury. Could you take another look at them and see if there is any evidence of that claim? Also wondered if you could do a review of the Multipoint Modular foundation system, which I read was represented at the IBS 2022 in Orlando. It's basically a prefab steel tube foundation for a house that doesn't require concrete - so it's a moveable foundation! Thanks again for your well researched videos. I look forward to them and watch them as soon as they appear in my feed.

[@JustJay-dc5nr]

I was going to ask this same question, regarding tornados. And what wind strength they’re able to withstand. Thank you!

[@OffRampTourist]

@@JustJay-dc5nr He posted one a week or two ago that has a curved roof and back wall and appears to better able to handle weather than most available units. It's also mor fire resistant the wood-framed units. You might look back for the thumbnail of the curve feature.

[@wendya.presley7316]

Luv ur content. The white statue head thingy creeps me out tho

[@KerryTarnow]

Hahaha fair. Thank you

[@lohar8011]

@@KerryTarnow I love the sclupture!

[@Kookka_]

@@lohar8011 me too

[@-------------------DD]

haha, love that you mentioned Roxette and kept it in.

[@KerryTarnow]

haha thank you!

[@Undercoverbooks]

I have always loved the idea of multi-generational living on a single property, but it's almost impossible to find a location where the zoning and bylaws allow it. I haven't seen enough in-depth videos addressing that issue. How do we get cities and townships on board?

[@notsofast3503]

I have lived your point-for 25 years I have tried to get my small town to let me try small homes on small lots. I have done everything I can including going back to school for a Masters in planning, buying 20 acres just outside of town, proposing a 6 home ‘try it out’, spending my own money down the drain, and finally giving up. I was apparently not doing something right but it wasn’t for lack of effort.

[@forgewest4238]

Ok, Kerry. Need to know: best mfg homes for FIRE country 🔥🔥🔥

[@dennishowland7495]

Your right Kerry Tiny living is coming Coming and I like the Airbnb with that small home see you shortly so I think that’s gonna be a great income generator so create content as usual

[@johnmoon2734]

Loved this, Kerry!

[@Loohan7]

Does the public actually DEMAND ridiculous quantities of glass? I see so many disadvantages to so much glass, and so few disadvantages to more modest windows. I could never buy such a thing. Otherwise I would be very interested. I had to have my cabin largely rebuilt years ago after a flu fire. I ELIMINATED 3 3X3' windows in the process, that I had almost never used. Usually kept light-blocking roller shades down on them. So now my 12X40' cabin has a total of about 11.4 sq ft of actual glass, mostly to the south, not including 1 more 3X3 that I seldom raise the light-blocking shade on. PLUS about 4.5" more glass on the front door which lets in light from 3 more 3X3 windows in the mud room. This is perfect for me. On overcast days I run from 40 to 120W of incandescent lights. If I went with LEDs it would use a fraction of that much current. Since I am 68 and far-sighted, if I have to read some small print on paper I turn on more light briefly. I have no craving for bright light. As a result, the cabin is much better insulated and does not cool off so quickly once the wood stove goes out. And I live in Arkansas, not Canada. How can Canucks want so much glass? And there is much more wall space to use for shelves. And much less glass that needs to be kept clean (not that I do). I live in the woods but do not spend much indoor time gazing out. If I do want to look at the woods and pond, I stand by a window. Usually indoors I am sleeping, working at the PC, or working on projects indoors. I do not sit back a stare outside for hours. I see plenty of outside when I am outside in nice weather.

[@squidbeard492]

I kinda get it for air BNB in some nicer wilderness areas. I'd much rather have my privacy while inside, but I think the glass is just to make them look bigger I'd also prefer walls for shelves/storage or something useful

[@Loohan7]

@@squidbeard492 Yeah. I have actually LIVED in a 14X20 cabin in the woods for 8 yrs, and currently my 12X40 for 10 yrs. I can't picture savvy people wanting a cabin to LIVE in buying this kind of stuff. Seems to me like more of a weekend glamping thing for the wealthy. Send an advance team of servants to polish the windows. OK for backyard ADU's, though, especially in a private and nicely landscaped back yard.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

If you live where it snows you should have a sloped roof to help shed the snow.

[@SymphoniasStories]

I'd like one with room for 5. What can you recommend?

[@charlesmichael4070]

Looks nice as many of them do but my problem is not price but SIZE! As a vacation cabin novelty it is perfect but. who, besides a homeless person or a fanatic minimalist, would want to live in 200 sq feet full time? Perhaps two DUOs attached to make one small 800 sq foot home for $200K would be OK. Plus, if there is a loft you automatically exclude most seniors who would be a logical market for such a thing. Also, how sturdy are these? Will it hold up in a storm or still be livable 30+ years from now or is it just another fancy disposable novelty in a society that increasingly produces throw away ticky tacky versions of everything?

[@solarnator]

excuse me sir but a homeless person does not live in 200sq ft. They live on the street. Hence the word Homeless. We are all amazed at how much space you need for such a small ticky tacky phobic brain

[@PhilipSteeves]

Very nice, and cool it is built in Lethbridge!

[@MrBoyad]

how much is the deliver and setup fee? This can be a expensive.

[@TheBitcoinologist]

Finally, a small sized modular with a DECENT kitchen!!!! Woohoo! But man, I still really want the Roombus Solo...but the kitchen is pathetically small.

[@quikxfl]

Interesting that they double the price for the larger model. I would generally expect less cost on the extra space due to economies of scale on materials but the market will decide.

[@zealforhumnity]

Ty for affordable homes under 50k!!! Keep the low priced homes coming!

[@KerryTarnow]

You got it!

[@sir_iosis6760]

Bro, still cant with the Alice thing 🤣🤣 but you need your own show on primetime! Funnier than whats on tv! “My favorite part of the hog is the look!” I f’n knew it!!! 🤣🤣🌈

[@JorgeClavero]

Amazing , I just subscribed, thank you for investigating all this stuff. Could you please investigate and shared the cost associated like permits, connection to services etc?.

[@Lou.B]

Another TH manufacturer joins the fray, but with only two models equipped with full bathrooms (beginning at $71,000!), I can't consider these as serious options for most people. Too many of the TH makers are still playing to an elite market, and NOT to the much larger group of home owners who are seeking Grandma-friendly or Rental-income solutions. THESE Folks ask questions like "No bathroom?", "Who's going to clean all that glass?", and "Why is my whole heating bill going into a 13-foot tall ceiling?" A significant AND still untapped market!

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Came really close to getting a Halo, but decided to NOT go with sono-tubes for the foundation and my build pad wasn't really set up for this.

[@marc-xn8tu]

LOL 😂 “price per square foot warriors”…. Of which I am a proud member!

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha fair 😆

[@kayelle8005]

It would be really helpful if you gave the dimensions in metric as well.

[@jacktyler7599]

Clearly Terry, you are scratching a widely felt itch. What's interesting to me is that almost EVERY pre-fab you have featured over the last year has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance than ANY of the mobile homes you featured (the exceptions being those stunning award winners). Mobile home builders need to crack that code, don't you think?

[@elaineremains]

i really love this, but honestly the living room area is too small for us, my husband and i have two computer stations, i sit on the couch and hubby has a desk, and there is just no room for a desk and barco lounger in even the big design... they should make it so that you can add another structure to the side, like maybe a smaller one, to make an L shaped home and increase living space...otherwise i would be all in... i like the bathroom design, we used to live on a sailboat and the hallway to the beds went thru it too.

[@boomieboo]

Thanks for finally getting what ' affordable ' means. Yes, it's all relative. But what if someone kept telling you they had an "affordable" product. Then turned around to tell you was 'only' 6 figures? It's kind of an ass move. Not saying you're an ass. Just that it's an ass move. A good rule of thumb is it should be HALF of six figures. So 50,000 should be the cut off anytime and everytime you want to label it as "affordable".

[@maenewcombe6543]

Is this only a cold country structure or would it also work in the Southwest of the US? Also, what is the tax situation? And I think you said it's "wired for solar" - putting in what ballpark solar installation could cost would be helpful. When you show the diagrams of the layout, it would be very helpful if you labelled each area as what it is, i.e., living room, dining, bedroom, etc. I couldn't figure it out even when going back over it. I agree it's a great look and probably worth every cent, but I think there are undisclosed costs. Also, a few weeks back you showcased a company or model called Tini, that I remember as being more economical. How would you compare the two companies and their structures in relation to their delivery process (hard to beat "white glove" delivery process, but that's a catchy phrase also used in the medical world as meaning concierge type service. Are the Tini structures also offering great delivery service without using the catchy phrase?

[@kileNoe]

You wanna mention the price of the land? The price of making plumbing and electrocity?

[@RealBillyGarcia]

In the words of Roxette…..She’s got the look. 😁 Good one.

[@wwahyyy2035]

do more product reviews like this.

[@KerryTarnow]

Ok, thank you for the feedback

[@kinghenry100]

Do you do reviews of commercial prefabs? I need a prefab with a small kitchen for my ice cream store.

[@ahmetjank3892]

Did you forget to edit out " leave it alone " comment? 😃 Great informative video. Thank you

[@KerryTarnow]

haha! I decided to leave it in

[@Swim136]

@@KerryTarnow u subscribed

[@rogerlabarr8578]

Great Commentary!

[@ameobiamicrobiological2366]

Not bad, I can see some one using this for second income!

[@alexberwick1943]

You mentioned "Dakota lofts," Can you clarify the name please? I actually liked the look, but it was displayed for a micro second. Been googling Dakota lofts and I must of heard wrong

[@KimmyDarlene]

Any recommendations for a large off grid prefab for Nevada, Texas and New Mexico please?

[@danoc51]

Having grown up in Montana, I would run from any home in a cold climate that has floor to ceiling windows.

[@westleywest7259]

Good one Kerry. Can’t get them in Europe though.

[@rtgbhreth]

I'd like the duo plus but they could definitely put a loft in there

[@junehodsdon8037]

I just subscribed to the channel and have a lot of videos to catch up on. Have you featured Legendary Group from Collingwood, Ontario?

[@KerryTarnow]

No I will check them out thank you!!

[@Swim136]

@@KerryTarnow it seems you have gotten a lots of conversation to your channel and not to Incredible Tiny Homes.

[@handlesRdumb]

I wonder how these are as far as fire safety goes. Where i am every bedroom has to have an egress window large enough to climb out of. I'm sure it must be considered I just can't tell by the photos

[@krissfly]

I’m an organic farmer in Kansas. I’m looking for a new land because chemical farming has destroyed my farm. So I’m looking to start a new farm in the middle of grassland. So off grid Home would be interesting. I’d rather be underground do you have any suggestions for that. The greenhouse I plan to build is a underground geothermal. Grow tropical fruit year-round. I’m just one man I need something to sleep cook. Working with a minimal budget. I’ve lost 25 years of investment with this farm so I’m starting over from scratch. But my neighbor has the coolest John Deere Hah Hah Hah

[@deb4nier]

The Holo is 97.5k USD today!

[@davidhorvath8022]

Love it! Thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@sylviamorgan831]

How do these homes hold up in the four seasons and can you get them into the inner city

[@terrellstewart4071]

Although these are nice but really the price is crazy for the size for a offgrid unit I would just go with a home depot unit and save money and for that price the delivery isn't included is crazy. But it's a trendy thing now so why now sell for a $100,000 + shipping and I'm sure some idiot will think it a great deal.

[@robertmcphillips6057]

So can you do a European prefab idea for us to look at??

[@rosemeadehart1904]

It would have been nice if you did some research on the range of delivery costs.

[@jennyjunepegeanu5781]

I ordered a customized Holo Plus from DropStructures in 2021 and I was told by the sales rep that delivery cost would be double the norm of $5K... so $10K right? Well, after weeks of back and forth via email asking for the status of the delivery and waiting for an estimate on the price... no response. They had my unit delivered and simply sent me the bill the day I received the unit... which was $17,000. Their business practices are nothing short of appalling to say the least.

[@nevertoolate-toteachanol-qt7hl]

@@jennyjunepegeanu5781 wow. Instead of double that's more than triple. Thanks. How far did it have to go? Other than that, how did you like it?

[@sidsaxena2880]

Do you look after the development and building permits?

[@davtronics7497]

Am I missing something, these are posh baby barns starting at $36K CDN?

[@robertrusso877]

Does anyone know who makes the free-stranding fireplace shown in the Duo Plus? Asking for a friend …

[@butopiatoo]

$243 a SQFT and $265 SQFT. Yikes. Great there are options like this out there, but when you include the cost of site work, utilities etc i bet most places are pushing $400/$500 a SQFT.

[@BossChronicles]

are these considered a ADU? looking for a non ADU where I can put a home on a parcel of land

[@kdockrey]

An ADU is just a house with less square footage. Typically, an ADU is 1200 sq ft or less.

[@gilbertmartinez6538]

240 sq ft PLUS the 60 sq ft loft ...right??

[@hybridsnowleopard]

Shipping to Alaska may be really rough.

[@Chris-em9uw]

60 plus shipping lmao I’m over watching you

[@donovandelaney3171]

Even that price is too high. 9.95 or no deal.

[@melodyn6419]

Can you use it for airbnb in US?

[@solarnator]

ofcourse you can if you have land or somewhere to put it

[@DerrickKnight]

Why does their website now say: Starting at $97,500 USD | $130,000 CAD

[@jennyjunepegeanu5781]

I bought the Holo Plus from DropStructures back in 2021 and paid $98K with a ton of custom work. I only ended up receiving 1 of the 2 Holo Plus I ordered from them because turns out... it was not built to code and I was not able to permit it. They kept my $45K+ deposit anyway and sold it to another person. Now the owner is radio silent. Please do not waste your time or money on this company.

[@ib4359]

Thank you.

[@timkahn2813]

whats that 42000 profit.

[@ml9557]

it's gonna be cheaper to build ground up.. the 60k unit.. easily comes in at half the cost...

[@ScarletRender]

This was $53k, now they're 97k. Might as well try to save up for an actual home.

[@melodyn6419]

Does it have a bathroom?

[@solarnator]

geeez melody, are we feeling a bit lazy today? Kerry doesnt work for them. check their website

[@PA96704]

If only they finance like a automobile I would take two!!

[@JamesG1126]

$53k plus foundation, plus electricity, plus water, plus site prep, plus. Add it all up. It's not $53k.

[@tjh4115]

the price per square foot warriors need to try a stint at reality. These are extremely reasonable.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@Majoofi]

is there a company that can deliver a good quality home for less than 150 per sq ft?

[@johnfolk1448]

Affordable compared to What? Other over priced prefabs? I like the idea of the prefab, but economically, I never see the benefit.

[@solarnator]

ahh theres always one capitalist who thinks making or saving money is more important than imagination, invention, craftsmanship and innovation. Not all housing needs to have economical benefits John.

[@johnfolk1448]

@@solarnator I noticed a long time ago that people who don't like the freedom that capitalism affords generally aren't smart enough to realize the difference in the numbers. I can literally build this exact same unit myself for a lot less than half the price. The capitalist you're replying to built himself a house out of bamboo in Hawaii, bamboo being one of the most eco friendly materials being that it's a grass that replenishes itself every few years rather than a tree which takes decades. You know what they away about assumption, right. When you assume, you make an ass out of U, and mption.

[@DominicNSX]

Do they come with heat pump and batteries/solar panels?

[@solarnator]

anything is possible depending how deep your pockets are.. He doesnt work for them so go to their website and send them a message :)

[@GENECARP]

Come on Kerry, you and I both know you are responsible for the price of pre fabs..lol

[@crystalfolse3208]

Thanks

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@mosheedy9862]

Super cool find. And you too.....🤣🤓