TINY HOMES VILLAGE ~ New tiny home community in Rock Island, TN

[@raysun2be]

It's great to see new tiny home communities being developed!

[@annjames1837]

Ask the locals. They feel differently

[@raysun2be]

@annjames1837 are you speaking specifically about Rock Island or in general? If Rock Island, what are their issues?

[@davidwolfe7777]

That's fabulous! I can't wait to see the next video. Looks like ITH is going to have some competition👍

[@sandrap3047]

Beautiful tiny home! I could easily live in that! Looks like it's going to be a great neighborhood!

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

I think so too!

[@adalineproulx9773]

Beautiful for modern but i like the more country stule with shiplap like luannes. I do love this property itll be amazing!! Id get ith to build me one❤ This man seems genuine.

[@Kim-pc9rl]

Pretty property I do wish the lots were spaced out a bit further but still nice

[@marykovalovich5914]

Great video. Thank you for exploring other communities .

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Beautiful land and scenery ❤😊

[@EagleArrow]

Nice, great idea for unused farm land... but for $550 a month lot rent is a bit high for the size of lot, in addition to buying a tiny home.

[@robynbarnett1793]

For this area and the beautiful land, $550 which includes Sewage, Water, Trash, is great! Tiny Home living is less maintenance. Which includes taking care of a lot! If you want land you need to go buy land somewhere else!

[@Yvetteabby]

I love this new community !❤ I am so interested in moving there this coming Spring or Summer! 😊 The 3 brother’s seem to care about the communities they are building!😊 Great video!😊❤️

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

🏡❤️🏡

[@annjames1837]

Just wait until tornado season 😂

[@kareneDallas]

So glad the government is allowing this. So many cities want big houses to get more property tax.

[@Ulbre]

Considering it is on 42 acres and only 200 lots planned, I think the lots should be larger. Sure there's parkland and community land and the perimeter trail and roads....but let's say a third is dedicated to 200 lots, that's 14 acres or 3000 sqft per lot...these lots seem to be only slightly larger than average RV lots. That said and done I absolutely love it, the community will be fantastic and the price of the tiny home seems quite good compared to some others. I hope this is a success and promotes more tiny home communities starting.

[@annjames1837]

200? How ugly

[@123scrappygirl]

I, personally, would live a lot big enough to accommodate a few chickens, a small garden and be able to fence in my backyard fir the dog

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Looks like a beautiful spot

[@annjames1837]

Then comes the tornadoes

[@susanbeals7597]

@@annjames1837 - you're such a positive ray of sunshine person. 🌞

[@robynbarnett1793]

I'm so glad you did this 3-Part video. I love ITH Amish Built Homes but this Tiny Home Village close to Nashville and so much shopping close by is so nice! I live in Spring Hill TN and this location really caught my eye. Thanks for these videos! Beautiful land! Does the $550 include water also? Sewage and water? Do you think it would be possible for me, and many others that can't take their trash themselves, pay someone to pick up trash once a week to the dumpster in the entrance? I'm looking forward to your next two videos!

[@karenwimberley5033]

iTH are NOT AMISH built homes. Why do you think he is getting someone else to represent him on videos now and moving tiny home villages. If this VILLAGE is connected to ITH RUN away. They are liars of the first degree! My daughter and niece paid for lots and homes. Took 3 years to get one home it has been 7 years and daughter does not have her home and money NOT returned. He has been sued repeatedly through this “construction” career and many have lost millions.

[@robynbarnett1793]

ALL of the stick built ARE Amish Built! This Tiny Home Village is NOT connected to ITH. They do not build their own homes so people pick builders and have them moved to this Village once completed.

[@susanbeals7597]

@@karenwimberley5033 - the vast majority of ITH homes, all the model homes and all the container homes, are Amish built, and have been for years. Only the insulated steel panel homes are built in the ITH factory. As for your allegations of lawsuits, perhaps you are unaware that court records are public records. I searched through Tennessee public records for any lawsuits, crimes or bankruptcy filed by or against ITH. There are NONE. They also have an A+ BBB rating. There is a scammer who has been reported many times including to the police for pretending to be ITH and stealing people's money. ITH warns people that he is out there all the time. I'm sorry that you had a bad experience and got scammed, but slander is illegal, and you should stop telling all these tales when anyone can look it up and see it's all lies.

[@debraconner2493]

Best part is the kitchen layout

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

Agree

[@DSJ72]

Love this home!!!!

[@pcthayer]

It didn't appear that home had wheels like most tiny houses, so it may be more of a hassle to move later if needed.

[@licensedsalesassociatemich3157]

Although I know zoning is an issue in some areas, I think financially you would be better off looking for a vacant lot of your own where you can install water/sewer or well/septic and electric or solar. Then, put a mobile home on that lot. In most areas, your mobile home on land that you own will increase in value since it is real estate. You can also look for a resident-owned mobile home park where you are an owner with everyone else who lives there. Those are more common in Florida and California, I am not sure if there are any offered in Tennessee. I am very skeptical of these tiny home developers that haven't developed the land and then want people to pay rent with "promised amenities." It just seems like a bunch of hype to me. I had been a tenant in a rental community when I was younger. The owner/landlord didn't ask me to pay for building the community, my unity, or any of the amenities prior to moving in and paying rent. There is also a video I saw about a tiny home community in British Columbia where the developers were selling the lots to the owners. Yes, you have to pay your share of the taxes, upkeep, improvements, and maintenance. But, when you rent, you're doing the same thing, but enriching someone else. In the long run, I don't think that the tiny home living is as cheap or financially advantageous as it is made out to be. However, I will give 5 stars for good salesmanship.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Rather own the land then H.O.A. fees❤🙏

[@melissa2957-mc]

The owner has wonderful ideas about this new community it's in such a beautiful location! I can't wait to see the next segments. I'll be retiring in a couple of years and I've been considering a tiny home away from NY winters for a few years now.

[@annjames1837]

Tn is a full capacity especially for yanks

[@potts9274]

only because everyone in these videos who was a combo washer/dryer unit says that they suck, i would use that space for maybe linens and buy a small shed where i can have an actual separate washer and dryer and have it be easily accessible from the deck. otherwise the rest of the layout is phenomenal.

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

My experience with combo and stacked washer/dryers has been very good.

[@pcthayer]

@@rhinestonesandwrinkles Agreed. They are perfect for a couple of people but maybe not for a big family due to the smaller capacity. (It gets below freezing there, so an outside unheated shed to put a washer in wouldn't be ideal since those pipes would have to be insulated and have additional costly electric heat tape too.)

[@theplaceofhouses]

Today's Lawson Woods channel is about the failure -second one!- of his very expensive LG combo washer/dryer.

[@potts9274]

@@rhinestonesandwrinkles stacked washer and dryers are fine- I’ve had many and they work well. But let’s be real- most tiny home videos push how great all of the things are and while I enjoy them for the layouts and because I’d like to have my own some day- the videos where people talk about the downsides to tiny living, most of them say the combo washer dryers don’t work very well and that they throw a load in expecting it to be dry by the time they come back and instead their clothes are still damp and they have to run multiple cycles to get them dry and that heavier things like bedding and towels don’t dry at all and have to be hang dried. Not trying to throw any shade but both sides of the coin must be observed.

[@potts9274]

@@pcthayer I get all of that but a shed can be insulated properly and so can pipes. If you watch videos about why combo washer dryers don’t work, it exposes the truth about them, not the cute facade that most try to show in their tiny home videos. Even pocket doors are gross because they don’t lock securely and leave a gap where guests can easily see inside if walking past. They also provide poor insulation and very little sound proofing (if I have guests over I don’t want to hear them using the bathroom or have them hear me using it). I’m just being honest about some of the facades of tiny living- having said all that I still want to get a tiny home to retire in but it won’t be using these common tiny home tropes that aren’t very functional.

[@michelb.8953]

Nice place.

[@annjames1837]

It even comes with tornadoes

[@robynbarnett1793]

Will you be adding #2 & #3 soon?

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

Soon. 🏡❤️🏡

[@carlosd6172]

What size are the lots,is there going to be a year to year lease,what would be the amount of money needed up front to move in,and can you bring your own tiny house or get ones your builders do

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

$550 is required as a deposit to reserve your lot. You can bring your own ting upon approval of the community owners.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Hmmmm 75k of fancy upgrades, but not much space..."storage", add on another 25k outdoor porch enclosed...then yeah....but the price just went up...

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Credit check first on everyone & approval of Tiny home. Thats good, no trashy tinies...& only responsible folks...😊

[@wandadavis8209]

I would want six chickens... doable??

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

@ sorry no chickens.

[@adalineproulx9773]

Is key money involved?

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

Absolutely not.

[@DSJ72]

How big are the lots?

[@kristenschnese6980]

Interesting

[@kimharris6649]

Is water included with lot rent?

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

Water and sewage is included in the monthly rent

[@pcthayer]

With TN so prone to tornados, they should build a shelter on the property if one isn't nearby within a mile away.

[@pcthayer]

I really hadn't thought of that until This Old House just posted a short video about TN and tornadoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-yeWOEaNpne6c

[@brendacoy8073]

What are the lot sizes?

[@lauriebrown9714]

Is not specific on their website either.

[@kellycregeen1393]

SO IF I BOUGHT A TINY HOME.WHATS IT TAKE TO GET A SPOT THERE?????

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

Contact the owner via email. - $550 deposit

[@kellycregeen1393]

WHEN IS THIS PROJECT GETTING STARTED????BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

You can move there now in initial Limited spots.

[@bernadettemedeiros2594]

If your paying lot fees it's not worth it. I can see the lot fees going up all the time I think your better off buying land and putting a tiny homes or mobile homes on it. In the long run it would be a better investment. The area here is nice and the tiny home they showed , Although nice , looks like a standard apartment

[@reynetallents]

A lot of areas still don't allow Tiny Homes on your own land yet, so Communities are the answer for many.

[@bernadettemedeiros2594]

@@reynetallents a lot won't allow tiny homes that have wheels as they view it as an RV. but you always have the option of putting a mobile home on the property . still better deal then renting a tiny home plus lot fees, i can see that going up reguarly and become unaffordable

[@adalineproulx9773]

A benefit is the community. Buying land youre so isolated.

[@cariskel4169]

The area seems pretty, but I have to say, that tiny home does not look like it is worth the money they are asking for it. For that much money, I can buy my own piece of land along with a tiny home or shed. However, you did a wonderful presentation as usual, and your work is much appreciated!

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles]

🏡❤️🏡

[@vickimartintingle3391]

😊

[@Haleygirl7257]

Expensive

[@Brenda-fp5te]

No trees.

[@annjames1837]

Paved paradise and threw up tiny trailers

[@pcthayer]

@@annjames1837 What's that Joni Mitchell song...."They paved paradise and put up a parking lot". 🙂

[@maureenmurphy3690]

Too bad this property has like no trees where houses are going.

[@JTSA1234]

Tennessee medical care ranks 42 in the nation.

[@susanbeals7597]

@@JTSA1234 - I'm in Oregon. 42nd is a major upgrade. Oregon is 48th in hospital beds per capita. I live in the 2nd largest city in Oregon and it used to have 3 hospitals. It now has zero, and only a few pharmacies. Good luck getting any healthcare here.

[@lenie6]

BThroom too small.for that price. It seems Randys tiny homes hav more windows to view area ... seems too narrowfor walk way frm bedrm to living area

[@streetsmartintelligent]

No competition nor comparison to ITH, on the lot rent 500.00 a month... Nor on quailty contruction of Amish built homes... Yeah you might get the fancy smancy with these other builders but your gonna pay for it...

[@Kim-pc9rl]

ITH may have 200 lot rent but when they require tens of thousands of key money that more than makes up the difference. So they don’t build the homes that is just a home from one builder - they allow many builders

[@Haleygirl7257]

DANG

[@BeDoHave-so8nr]

As @kim has said, you failed to mention the thousands of dollars that you have to pay in key payment to get that low rent at ITH. And the Amish houses use the lowest grade fixtures and appliances available. And the homes that ITH still makes themselves are glorified sheds, the I-boxes etc. This property accepts homes from all builders, so you're not limited in price or choice.

[@annjames1837]

Oh the ith cult is here

[@BeDoHave-so8nr]

@@annjames1837 As my grandmother used to say, they keep showing up like a bad penny.

[@teresa-o3t]

I would buy an airstream before I would buy a piece of junk built like that!

[@judith3774]

How much is a 300 sq ft Airstream?

[@BeDoHave-so8nr]

An Airsteam that you could live in full time will cost more than $150,000.

[@annjames1837]

Its so sad seeing this beautiful land being turned into a sea of tiny trailers. How depressing the residents who live in this area must feel? All the extra traffic, rising property taxes and cost of living

[@susanbeals7597]

@@annjames1837 - Please explain how tiny homes "raise property taxes and cost of living". Tennessee allows each county to decide whether or not to collect property taxes on tiny homes, based on the home's square footage. But they have never raised property taxes anywhere, to my knowledge. And raise cost of living??? How do you think that happens??? 🤔 Every tiny home owner has income. These aren't public housing projects for welfare recipients. Tiny homeowners are mostly professional people and retirees, all with income.

[@victoriaogrady360]

Thats way to much bc most ppl in tiny homes are older or starting out. There are no trees and painting the dumpster red makes it stick out like a sore thumb. Is it in a flood zone? You want to sell land but no info?

[@Kathy-zx5bu]

Well, I am going to be the rude commenter. I apologize now. The home you showed was nice. However, it was built as inexpensively as possible. The cupboards, the finishing, all of the design was very basic. $75,000 was quite high for that. Your $550 a month lot rent included nothing. That is unusual and a shame. Frequently they include everything but electricity. Obviously, you are trying to really make money. I wish you success and wisdom to not take advantage of people.

[@anonymous-ir3tf]

You will not find a tiny house community that provides free propane. That is always paid for by the renter. And you won't find a community that provides free individual Wi-Fi, although many have free community shared Wi-Fi. And I think that there is a tiny home community near Lancaster PA that does provide free electricity. And to my knowledge, Incredible tiny homes in TN. might be the only place that charges for water and sewer.

[@shanemerrill-facio1704]

Hi Kathy, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I truly appreciate your feedback. I just wanted to kindly clarify a couple of things: the home shown in the video is not yet finished, which is why some of the finishing and details might appear basic. Once completed, it will look much more polished! Also, regarding the $550 monthly rent, it actually does include water, sewer, and garbage-so I hope that clears up any confusion. I want to ensure everyone has the correct information.

[@theplaceofhouses]

@@shanemerrill-facio1704 Your magnanimous reply to @Kathy was outstanding and appreciated. Too bad another tiny house community in Newport TN doesn't know how to respectfully reply to comments that they disagree with. Best of luck with your community.