Tiny House Reality Check! Watch This Before Building or Buying One

[@callingyouout3954]

Hi folks. Don't forget security. There have been several reports of tiny houses actually being stolen in the United States. Even a tongue lock won't prevent a determined thief, so plan on how to secure it in your absence. Coming home in the aftermath of a burglary is bad, but coming back and finding your home gone takes it to a whole new level.

[@Cherrykins]

tracking devices :D

[@Cherrykins]

also google home, maybe even the pure threat of security cameras

[@Cherrykins]

doesn't even have to be a real camera, could be totally fake, but at least a threat.

[@ClappinDabbin]

The threat of me when I find them from by tracking my PC based on the tracker I put in it the day I got it, to prevent someone stealing it.

[@ClappinDabbin]

That's how I secure it. Plus cameras, duh. 🤣🤣🤣

[@CoastalKite]

Finances 0:36 Location 2:02 Insurance 3:13 Climate 4:19 Inputs & Outputs 5:48

[@Cuban20]

Thank you 🙏

[@AshAirheart1995]

😊

[@Oraerilla]

Doing God’s work lol

[@callforcoaching]

Thank you!

[@CeceDeAnn]

Thank you

[@origamiandcats6873]

I have a tiny house on rented land. It's a trailer in a trailer park.

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

In all seriousness trailers are the original tiny house and it's not fair that they get such a bad rap.

[@mfdotbmoore]

😭

[@jadeskye7600]

They have a bad reputation due to neighbors and the community itself

[@jpoppinga8417]

Glad someone else said this. Considering that some of these "tiny houses" end up costing more then a trailer house and many times the cost per square foot. Just for comparison I priced a brand new 12x55 trailer house. 2bd1ba. $50K before moving and setup. Just something to think about when looking at and pricing tiny homes.

[@malikasjourney6075]

😭😭😭

[@Galemor1]

Something you also need to be aware of, especially if you have a house on wheels, is that the wheels deteriorate. So after living in the same place for a while, your tires might be without air, or even broken. In Norway, they use a lot of salt in the winter, so the base of your home might also turn into a pile of rust.... Isolation steal space, but it keeps the temperature more steady, so don't skimp on it. I got myself a cabin instead. I got a little apartment in the middle of the forest, electric, well water, burner toilet and several rooms.. It's a heaven, any upgrade will increase the value and make it easier to sell later on. It's just a 5 minute drive to the nearest store, 20 min to the nearest city. It's a cheaper solution than a house, but safer than a house on wheels.

[@nhdawgrooma]

Anne Nielsen 4 Thank you for saying this Anne. This has been my burning question for awhile yet your the first one I've read saying it. I imagine too that it's fairly tricky when you do have to swap out the tires, can't be easy?

[@InfernosReaper]

Usually, these things get parked somewhere and put up on jacks or something, which has issues in its own right.

[@marlinaquiroz06]

in LA the land of earthquakes is actually better to have wheels as a foundation as this house can sway in case one hits.

[@laurentgravot7831]

Seems good so far! Was easy to talk to about his My Shed Plans [Go Here=> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. Guided me in the right direction & helped me understand everything & in the end it was what I wanted

[@helenevigdal2531]

Hei Anne. Eg har også tenkt på å skaffe meg ei hytte istedet for hus, men viss ikkje hytta er bygd etter tek10/Tek17 er det nesten umulig å omregistrere den til heilårsbolig. Korleis har du klart det? Eller har du adresse registrert ein anna plass?

[@GlobalEarthRepair]

Muy importante, folks. I am so glad someone finally did a video on the LEGAL CHALLENGES to tiny houses.

[@beth8775]

Some legal challenges - like sewer laws - are about public health. Size laws mostly started that way too; they came from old time tenement problems. The issue is often how to apply or how to update the laws to reflect current needs.

[@monkeymoonky7900]

@@beth8775 but it's still difficult to update it to meet citizen's need. The lobbyists and just ppl in the neighborhood not wanting more traffic, overpopulated schools, and certain demographics

[@beth8775]

@@monkeymoonky7900 Yes, it is generally difficult to get changes made. In order to build the best argument to, say, convince city council, it helps to know where it all started. These laws were absolutely necessary when they were made, and now a debate about whether they still are, or to what degree, is going on.

[@jzt999]

Size laws came about solely to exclude poorer people from richer neighborhoods. The people who got onto zoning boards were contractors, builders, lumberyard owners, and rich folks who wanted their property values to increase, and to kick out the people who had farmed or owned the land for generations. I'm a yankee, and that's where it started. So, go ahead and moan and groan about it all, but stop electing people with a monetary agenda to officiate over your housing options.

[@user-ej4li1lt3d]

Only if you had build your tiny house in the city. Be smart buy some land in the country or woods put tiny ur house and you avoid all them laws and rules the city has

[@wombatone5577]

Trailer weight, draw bar weight, brakes etc etc. Check with State motor registry! Before you draw the plans!

[@jadesidhe2634]

2 and a half years in a c class RV and I'm never going back to city life. I go where I want when I want, I can tailor how I live with my current finances, move to the best climate and fix things myself. And it's cheaper than the city. The only thing I'm looking forward to transitioning to is sail boat life so I can see more than here. Tiny homes are just heavier RVs as far as I can tell. Everything in an RV is already made for "tiny" mobile living. It's wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. Four friends have followed me into the life and it's worked for all of them in their own ways. I'm not against tiny homes, but if you're interested in them then check out RV, van and boat living too. Don't limit yourself just because it isn't fashionable.

[@BrandyTexas214]

Ok but where do you park? Do you stay in the same place?

[@1997saltydog]

Unless he's boon docking all the time, it's not cheaper than living in an apartment.

[@theWZZA]

LOL, all the non-glamorous details about Tiny House living. This is why I would lean toward building and living on the cheap, so they don't become a financial liability. I don't understand the people who plunk 100K into them.

[@hepthegreat4005]

Exactly. Just get an rv at that point.

[@ashlynwanderer]

ikr? that'd be so scary! I'd love to build one just for fun from scrap materials from HFH, demolition, etc., and maybe live in it for a while, or a long time, but I wouldn't want to spend much money on one. I also feel like many tiny homes are still pretty excessive in build, size, and style. :P

[@trahar6257]

I grew up camping in rv’s so every time I see a “tiny house” I’m amazed how much worse and more expensive it than just buying a camper

[@hepthegreat4005]

@@trahar6257 used camper = 5000-10000, if you're trying to actually save money (and not just be trendy) it's the obvious choice.

[@fgc-linux1650]

@@trahar6257 Worse? No I've lived in an RV before and depending on how its built most tiny houses are much better than an RV. They can be more expensive or cheaper than a "camper". I'd rather live in a 100k 40 foot tiny house than a 100k 5th wheel RV any day.

[@driftless1870]

Many tiny houses exceed the weight rating of the trailers they are built on, making them illegal to transport on roadways. Additionally, they may not be built to sustain the types of twisting, vibration and disturbances that are involved in transporting them. In more extreme climates the floors (often overlooked) must be super well insulated in order to maintain plumbing systems and adequate comfort levels.

[@KeepDante2]

thanks

[@yulin114]

The only thing I didn’t think of was insurance on the road part. Thank you for the video. I am planning to build one before I retire.

[@mattechols9941]

If the trailer is hooked to your vehicle your vehicle insurance will cover it while on the road

[@michaelbeattie6874]

@@mattechols9941 No it wont... You have to research.

[@kbanghart]

@@michaelbeattie6874 yeah, definitely for example in California you have to have a separate license for the towed vehicle

[@drsmbrownlee]

This is one of the best tiny house videos I've ever seen, and I've seen hundreds. This is the first one that mentions the need for a car if, like most tiny house dwellers, you're in a somewhat remote location. This isn't just a financial issue - it's an environmental one, and it's so often ignored amongst the otherwise perfectly valid claims about tiny houses and reduction of environmental impact. Also especially helpful points about insurance and certifications. Thank you so much for a stellar video.

[@lucygray6162]

Yep, I've owned a car for over forty years, so I had a BOING! moment when she mentioned car ownership as a problem. I suppose it would be an issue for uprooted city dwellers who once existed with nothing but public transportation, but the US is car country. A vehicle is definitely a requirement for anyone moving to the country: how else would you bring supplies home from "town," a horse and wagon? get fuel for the tractor? If you or the kids have to go to a doctor? If the frost/heat/insects wipe out the veggie garden for six months? Playing Amish gets old if you weren't raised that way. Sustainability is fine until your kid gets bit by a rattlesnake 40 miles from the nearest hospital. A person in the country needs a truck, period. Enough for Mom, Dad, kids and the dog.

[@loyevangelists]

so when you think about it logically from an environmental standpoint. you may be reducing your carbon foot print a little by living in a tiny house but then increasing it substantially by owning and driving a car which is something that you may not have needed before. ( not to mention the cost of buying and maintaining a vehicle.) if you lived in a city and relied on public transportation. the buses are still going to run even if you are not on it

[@user-nb2sn6id4r]

Stop worrying about something so untrue like carbon footprint please. So many scientists have already debunked that.

[@FalbertForester]

Health: If you are no longer able to climb to a lofted sleeping area due to health issues, then many tiny house designs are not going to be suitable for you.

[@jeanne2583-w1n]

There are some houses that are only movable by semi that have downstairs bedrooms. But here's the thing that escapes me, doesn't any one just build a "stay put" tiny house? There are a lot of older houses that are tiny by our standards. That is what I would want. Camping, I''ll use a camper. Living, I use a stay put house. To me, they offer more options. Property that is yours (gardens, etc,) much more opportunity for a floor plan. Again, I wouldn't mind having one if I were single, but it wouldn't be mobile. For heaven's sake, they are really not terribly safe in many parts of the country.

[@InfernosReaper]

Yeah, that's why it's better to design around sleeping downstairs when possible. A loft only really works if you have decent stairs to it, but most designs only have that a ladder, which is really terrible to climb while half asleep. It's better to get a futon with a decent mattress(those actually do exist) then throw a good topper on it. Throw so drawers under it for some storage and it's good to go. Then you can sleep in the livingroom/lounge area no problem. The only way I can see the loft being particularly necessary is for guests or if you're putting a family in there.

[@dm607]

Or crawl to the bed with arthritic knees!

[@NastyFool7]

pro-tip: never get unhealthy enough to not be able to climb a ladder

[@InfernosReaper]

@@NastyFool7 If only it were that easy, but one twisted angle, broken leg, slipped disc, etc. and you're kinda screwed.

[@barrez7300]

Finally reality comes to the conversation! Thank you for pointing these vital pieces of information that many simply dont think of but, will have to address. Before is the time NOT after. YOU 🎸!

[@mountainguy4710]

Not after you guitar?

[@reneea7811]

@MountainGuy - Bar Rez is saying "YOU ROCK!" 🙂

[@ptotheatsign]

Good video. The biggest problem with tiny houses I’ve found are the (arbitrary) limitations set up by governments that make them illegal or existing in a legal gray area. That means it is impossible or at least very hard to put down permanent roots with a tiny house on a certain piece of land without feeling like the situation is a house of cards that could be undone by arbitrary rules. I’d like to switch to a tiny home from my traditional home, but the risk isn’t worth it.

[@ptotheatsign]

richtea78 Yeah. I’m in the U.S. and here it is heavily restricted.

[@GlobalEarthRepair]

Tiny Houses on Wheels are a great way to get by the dumb regulations of most places. Talk to your county. They should fit in the same category as a large RV if it's on wheels - and they'll just make you get a proper septic tank.

[@ptotheatsign]

Global Earth Repair Unfortunately, one cannot live in a THOW as the primary dweller on a piece of land in most areas, as far as I have found.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@ptotheatsign - Again, depends on the area. Some places do allow it, others don't. States like Oregon have the Reach Codes now and Washington recently passed three bills that's allowing similar options... Some states it'll be harder than others but that's starting to change.

[@tonylocks28]

Yep, I agree. Even buying your own land in rural areas, other property/land owners don’t want them. ( Townships/Government has ruled against. Becomes a trailer park.

[@tonylama2012]

I love the tiny house movement. I live in a moble home I payed 10k for and made the inside really nice. The stress of no rent or mortgage is priceless.

[@KyrstOak]

XD If you don't have insulation, no matter the climate, you're a fool.

[@DylanBegazo]

Sun Jara well said.

[@SuperTigerTV]

Not necessarily true AT ALL.

[@gratefulbear2183]

@@SuperTigerTV its true, your a fool if you dont have insulation. You can go without but it's a very foolish move

[@fordrestored4646]

SuperTigerTV nah it’s true

[@Mona-kg6hy]

@Klaa2 even countries with nice climates can deal with cold/heat waves that go far from the norm. Germany had to install air conditioning in old government buildings because even though their climate is usually quite cold/mild, they had a heat wave and it caused some people to pass out, I believe. Also, America is huge and has a wide range of climates, from wildly cold or hot areas to temperate areas like you mentioned. No matter the climate, however, insulation is important, especially as many tiny houses have large windows and don't usually seem to have fans or air conditioning. I really don't see why insulation is something you would deem unimportant or not worth the cost, when there's so many other ways to save money while building tiny houses

[@msponsler1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being open and honest about the FULL cost of a tiny home. So many sites are dishonest and provide only the cost of materials, or cost of the build. My granddaughter put a deposit on a tiny home after being told it would cost $9000. When she realized utilities would cost as much as the house, she cancelled the sale and lost $3000.

[@Itried20takennames]

One issues with tiny houses is that, without the land ownership, they are basically super nice RVs, which will only depreciate in value as they get older. For better or worse, it is the land ownership under even old or tiny stationary houses which increases in value overtime. Back in the day, people bought a house mid-20s, lived there 40-50 years, and then sold the land/house…which was often a large part of their retirement funding. Unless there starts to be small land parcels for sale…this won’t happen with tiny houses. Tiny houses may (or may not) save on rent, but without land ownership (which could happen if small lots were for sale) tiny houses only will go down in price every year.

[@honestlyna]

Pretty much every problem you have to worry about with a regular house, but on a smaller scale. The prime benefit being you can take your house with you if you move so you save on typical packing, moving, and unpacking costs and stress.

[@nobackhands]

For 15 years I lived 5 days a week in a 256 sqft camper. My co-worker was spending $800 a month I was paying less that $150 including utilities.

[@geekyzombie]

This video needs to be spread far and wide!

[@donnaduncan1952]

Thank you for providing serious information about actually living in a tiny house. Especially the insurance insight. So many videos only focus on the final cost to build. Great info guys!

[@Kylek821]

Opinions on container homes on purchased land? Seriously considering investing in land to potentially build on. I’m only 20 but I wanna move forward with a sustainable lifestyle and permaculture farming. Your vids are awesome!

[@donnaduncan1952]

Great idea!

[@joseron523]

Zircon on the same boat heard the fees for permits can offset the cost of a small house though

[@jaysungardiner967]

In the same boat as you man look up earthships it's another option is became aware of that I really like

[@donalddavidson3354]

I've heard container homes are rarely financially advantageous compared to other home types. Depending on your local building codes and whatnot, it's often cheaper and easier to just build a normal cottage or tiny house.

[@geekyzombie]

A moving tiny house and container living on your own land is completely different. I have a 2 story container home on a lake for summers and weekends. I did dig a well and it’s 100% solar panel. I did this only after the tiny house I had with a giant truck to pull it for travel ended up being ridiculously priced, including different state laws for traveling, gas and parking. I’ll break it down. It ended up costing me less to buy a plot of land 15 feet from a lake plus build out (myself) a 2 story modern container home AND I bought a used RV for travel and it was much less trouble than one tiny house.

[@jbkhan1135]

Really good video! It's nice to see someone lay out the realities of living in a tiny house and not just gloss over the "tough parts".

[@mladyskirk5524]

Tiny houses are endlessly fascinating! Thanks for bringing up the realities of tiny home ownership. Preparation is always the first step to any success. 🏠🏡

[@marlenekluper428]

I lived on a boat for several years, so I have a good idea about the challenges of living is small areas. This video was very well thought out and provides a great list of things to consider, for those considering the tiny house experience. Well Done !!

[@tonyzuniga7484]

You guys are doing an awesome job showing us alternative ways to reduce the devastating impact of human activity on our ailing planet. Keep it up!

[@lalab9554]

Thank you so much for this! It's nice to know that someone thought about sharing the "not so glamorous" and responsible need to know things about this lifestyle! This was super helpful and I've been searching for a video to tell me exactly these things! 👏👏👏

[@jamessutherland762]

I’m a long haul truck driver. I live in a tiny house that would scare most people

[@Tomipeace13]

I'm 23 and want to start building my future! I like stability but it's damn impossible 😭😭

[@MicahTheExecutioner]

Tomipeace13 same here sis

[@johndeveney3878]

Buy unrestricted land in an unincorporated town, then build a min sqft house, done

[@InfernosReaper]

It's not impossible, but ya gotta be smart about it.

[@lll3388]

Yea in Cali

[@nightterror007]

Use FHA loan to buy a duplex, fix it up, rent one side out and live in the other. Live there 1 year, buy another and rent out the entire first duplex. Repeat...

[@georgekane1985]

I have been looking at tiny house construction maintenance operation etc. for quite a while. I think you've covered all of the main considerations that I have found. I'd like to add that it's a good idea to consider a tiny house an RV. Factory made tiny houses will actually have a designation/placard as an RV.

[@rpmcmurphey927]

Slap some yellow and red tow lights on that succa, for travels. Also, pour some cheap vodka h20 mix down the pipes, if you are not occupying it, during the winter months-

[@laurentgravot7831]

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[@gayeblinman5055]

Good to have people offering personally experienced & lived good advice 🌱🌿🌲

[@CrystleDragon]

So glad this topic is being covered. I have lightly considered a tiny house before, but I think the problem with small custom-built spaces is they could be difficult to change if your needs do. I still love the idea of a tiny house though. Maybe someday I'll have one, but for now, I'm content with my apartment.

[@ZeoCyberG]

Being custom isn't usually a big issue and It just depends on the design and how it is being optimized, as it's mainly a question of how much would need to be changed to adjust it for changing needs. Some custom homes are specifically designed to be modular for easy changing, for example. Or the design simply can have things re-arranged to adjust it, provided those possibilities were accounted for in the original design and thus room for those changes are part of the design tolerance allowances. But even when that's not the case, mind that when you own it you can always renovate and remodel it and turn it into a completely different home. Some people even make significant changes to their homes over the years and if it's on a land that you own you can always add to it and do other modifications. It'll just all have to be considered as part of the things to consider for the budget you will be working with and whether you can account for things you may need later at the very start or deal with it when the time comes... Assuming it'll be a long term plan and not a short term as some people will just get a different home later. In which case resale value may be the dominant concern for the first home rather than future proofing... So it depends...

[@cminmd0041]

And environmentally, apartment living is just better. I wish people put the passion they have for tiny house living into pushing for environmentally responsible high-density housing.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@cminmd0041 - In terms of environment, apartment living isn't really better. It just may seem so if you only compare a single apartment to a traditional house but that comparisons quickly reverses once you factor that apartment building will be much larger and scale up to sky-scraper high-rises that will have a much bigger negative impact on the environment and be much more wasteful of resources, with far higher energy demand, etc. Smaller structures are inherently going to be more efficient than larger structures and having the freedom to customize allows for more efficient use of resources than a large monolithic structure that has to work for everyone as a one size fits all solution. But this hasn't stopped environmental responsibility being pushed everywhere. Some cities are promoting community food gardens on roof-tops for example. More and more people are growing things in their apartments and trying to reduce how much waste they generate. The movement is effecting high density-housing areas... But there's just only so much they can do and more people need to be willing to be part of the effort to maximize its effect... Though, there's are efforts to come up with better solutions. Like housing units that can be individually moved but still be stacked to form apartment complexes, which can provide more flexibility and adaptability to help reduce the environmental impact and increase efficient use of resources... Along with a long list of new building products and technology that are going to come to market in the next decade or so that will help as well...

[@Greendragon434]

cminmd0041. I heard one tiny house fan suggesting it would be great if they could build a bunch of tiny houses right next to each other on a lot in the city, and even stack them up to fit more. She was all excited about this, like it was a radical new idea. Like, we already have those, they're called "apartment buildings." (p.s. most apartment buildings are not skyscrapers. Most near me are 2-4 stories, 2-20 units.)

[@dneuman7455]

Tiny houses are for one person as interm housing alternative. Maybe a couple if you work or play alot outside.

[@jillmac2000]

One area people may be surprised by is your house may be governed by your states dmv laws unless and until you afix the house to a foundation. That might mean a title and/or registration just like a car

[@kimberlybrown4284]

Check local housing codes. My county doesn't allow a residence smaller than 950 sq ft.

[@stepmothercity]

I want to live in a tiny house... BUT I want it already set up in a tiny house community for rent or purchase. Why can’t this be a common thing?

[@lll3388]

SeaweedWitch me too

[@Kay_ohay]

Yes, I wish this was a thing!

[@munhl]

I'm in the UK and wish that were a thing here.

[@Wilhelmina_B]

They’re trying to set this up in Bristol!

[@DebbieLeighDriver]

I want this too! Ive been looking, I guess you have to start your own

[@VickyRBenson]

One thing I have never seen addressed is the availability of parking or being able to drive up to the tiny house, if at all. How difficult can that be, especially in winter? ❄️

[@mizzbella9324]

I was considering a tiny house but when I saw the price tag 🏷 it made no sense to me, I went down to Florida bought some land for 20k 1acre, I’m having a 1000 sqft home build @ 90$ a sqft ( no upgrades) will have city water 🚿 and putting solar , I will have to worry about property taxes versus space rent but home will be paid off. I did the math and tiny homes is more of a hipster movement. If you can buy land in a cheap place a build go for it! 😃

[@rainvixen3931]

Thank you, this is very helpful. So often you hear only the fun aspects of tiny living and none of the real day to day needs and concerns.

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

Smart and well done ! Great content, as usual !

[@soulparadex]

AbsoLUTELY! We need more of this practicality!

[@tavrosnitram1529]

the insurance portion is why ive been leaning towards registering my tiny house as an RV and insuring it as an RV, but im still ways away from actually building it, so if things change for the better in terms of tiny houses, i may get the house insurance

[@Direblade11]

It would be interesting to see a small Tiny Guide series like this

[@brittney1950]

Great information. Thank you for sharing the pros and cons for tiny houses. I love how your channel has grown over the past couple of years. Your content is pure, honest and different. Thanks again. Looking forward to your future videos

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Brittney for being with us all this time and for your positive vibes :) :)

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another great informative video. It might be interesting to research how small a traditional home is allowed to be built in your municipality. You might be able to get down to almost tiny house square footage and cost savings, but with all the advantages of a traditional home and property. Good Vibrations

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

True that. That’s my plan. Lol. But also have to plan well for that too.

[@Bobrogers99]

As an older single, I've figured out that I could live nicely in 300 square feet in NH, as long as I had a separate storage building for all the "stuff" that I used infrequently. I could not deal with a loft bed or a composting toilet, but neither of those is a requirement.

[@woomeebly]

Get a flushing campaloo! Easier to deal with. And jay be and ikea do cheap cheerful beds. Amazon are good for procuring stuff for light, heat and sanitation.

[@bruceconstuble7776]

You make good sense. I've seen people have a tiny house built and the price per sq foot is more than a NY apartment build. 1 guy paid $120000 for 250 sq feet and then had to buy a towing vehicle to move it. Just saying $200000 for 250 sq ft is high.

[@gacha_oof_1498]

So my sister living in a tiny house and she told me that “everything gonna be fine I’m gonna rent it for only when I’m gone for college” but then when I saw this video I was like mmmmhhhh, and then I showed her the video and she like “Ummm” and she going to college everyday expect Saturday and Sunday, and she got scared with the water part!

[@crazy4beatles]

Can't believe anyone down voted this. It's the most informative video about this subject. Straightforward and concise.

[@fredricunderhill204]

Your points were muted nicely. Local governments tend to want a large hook up fee, sometimes into the TENS OF THOUSANDS, for water and sewer. Eventually environmental for es will require every unit to hook up. Same goes for electric though not as costly. Consider a travel trailer or van or motor home also.

[@laurentgravot7831]

I built a shed with these plans from Ryan [ Details Here?> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ] . The instructions were clear and easy to implement. Even a novice can be able to build fast using this plan. I'm happy I bought the plan. It also saved me much cost.

[@brandonleesanders]

The problem with Tiny Houses is the price tag isn't so Tiny... 80-90k will buy an actual house in some cities.

[@mikebolton2388]

The average prices for these houses are around 30k

[@AirFire18]

Not in Toronto, some cities are way more expensive. Also, homes don’t have wheels and not all homes take that much to make LOL

[@victorialadybug1]

What city in the US will a house cost only 80k-90k?

[@brandonleesanders]

Victoria - Memphis TN. St Louis, Kansas City, Birmingham, Baton Rouge... They’re literally everywhere. My home in Atlanta GA is 275k.

[@mikebolton2388]

@@victorialadybug1 Chicago? Lol

[@travelingsellvation]

It’s great to hear the realities of alternative living instead of 24 7 yoga poses on the roof. We renovated a class a motorhome and it wasn’t free. Also though it did change our lives in a positive way and it has been an awesome adventure, there is still stress and everyday life issues. Awesome video!

[@lilacsandobsidian]

I live in Montreal so this was super helpful bc it seems like all the tiny house shows only show houses in places that don't experience winter for half of the year like I do where I live. So I've often wondered if living in a tiny house on wheels is even possible. I think a container home might work, but good to know skirting might work for during the winter if I decide to get one on wheels.

[@Sparxdd]

wow, i'm sure each one of these topics can be a series on it's own. thank you for sharing.

[@agoogleuser4624]

One of the best tiny house video ever made.

[@susanb1394]

Wow, great video. I always thought living in a tiny house would be kind of cool. But after watching this, no way. Thanks for the video!

[@mik-exe-]

I think tiny houses really should be considered like any other major life investment where you need to sit down and think thoroughly through all the contingencies before launching into one.

[@sarablackwolfdancer9359]

Thank you for this information. I hadn't really thought about much of that, other than where would I put it and get the utilities, what would THAT cost, etc. Right now I'm running out of options to live in that aren't a tent in the woods somewhere. Renting anywhere in my state is eyewateringly expensive, and it's only getting more so.

[@Batx00091]

this tiny house thing was great when it first started now its been made way more expensive and complicated.

[@KeepDante2]

Am two min's into your video and you are already answering major questions....thank you!

[@toadlguy]

Excellent check list of some of the tiny house considerations. What would be extremely helpful would be, as you review various tiny houses, to ask the owners about these 5 different items. You could then make more in depth videos on each, with examples of how people solved (or didn’t) these things for their given circumstances. That would be awesome!

[@odorupompokorin22]

i strongly considered tiny house within the city. I found an affordable lot close to work. But the most discouraging problem i encountered are the city codes- you have to comply with the plumbing, electricity and the initial cost of these, in my case, was just 20k less than the house that I bought. Lol

[@VermilionLotus]

Can you elaborate? My ultimate goal is tiny house within city limits because I want+need access to the internet (I work from home).

[@FalbertForester]

You'll want to check with your city's building code enforcement office for all the rules regarding construction in your city. Many have minimum lot sizes; minimum interior square footage sizes; required sewer, water, and electrical hook-ups; plus fire and safety codes that any new construction must meet. Depending on the city, it may well be cheaper to buy an existing larger home than to build a tiny home.

[@beejoy6153]

Simply buy a RV, 5th Wheel, Camper Trailer, etc. and save yourself from headaches and cost...

[@dbjdi]

Seriously. People just don't get that and are in love with the image.

[@seminolerick6845]

You have a lot to learn, mam... many “lemons” come right out of their ‘slap it together asap’ factories... never ending needed fixes... that you probably will get put in a que before fixed.... many remote areas will not even work on an rv !

[@beejoy6153]

@@seminolerick6845 Hi - I am not sure if you were referring to my comment or not but being a prior owner of a Class C 24ft RV and now the owner of a self-built camper, I agree and disagree with you. There are some decently made RVs out there but the key is to buy a used one and let that first owner get "The Lemon" or kinks out of it, if you will. If you're a smart buyer, you will find the right seller who will give you honest answers to your many questions (You will have a list of questions... if you are a diligent buyer!). My prior RV was a 1978 with only one prior owner who took very good care of it. We used it for 10 plus years before building our camper. The RV never gave us any problems and was well used but was just too large and complex, so we sold it and built what works best for us. Now...with these Tiny Homes, though they are cute they are really not meant for constant traveling and that's why I said get a 5th wheel, RV, or camper. However, if you're going to just roll that "Micro-Home" onto a piece of property here and there and want more of a "home feel" than, I would say, go with a Tiny Home. Ultimately, I gave a quick comment to what seemed to be a very simple solution to an extremely obvious problematic issue. I do lots of research, question everything, and have decades of life experience behind my gray hair (wisdom), so I am not sure were your comment of having a lot to learn falls into place. It did give me something to laugh at while drinking my coffee today and therefore it wasn't a completely wasted response. Cheers.

[@InfernosReaper]

@Vlasko60 many tiny homes aren't as insulated as a proper house either and don't seem that suited to full-time living.

[@NastyFool7]

@@InfernosReaper not suited for fulltime living? Most houses have heat, a kitchen, bedroom, storage & living areas and washrooms. What else do you need exactly? Washer/driers are nice to have and many tiny homes have those

[@jenfromab]

As an investor in Atlanta Georgia I appreciate this video

[@ChazEvansdale]

Lots of great tips before going Tiny!!! I'm in one of those situations where it'd be hard to live/park my tiny legally near where I work. That is my biggest hurdle for going tiny. i'm currently debating if it's worth moving in 2-5 years to go tiny. Either way I'm saving up so I can build something of my own design in 2-5 years. 😃

[@bobsturgis4674]

Another suggestion on owning a tiny house,is what if i want to move it around to different parts of the country.You have to think how big of a truck do i need.Or do i pay someone to move it for me.Great Video as all ways.🌏✌

[@SagaJohanna]

Great video! Can you please make more videos on alternative housing people actually live in full time rather then air bnbs. How they live sustainable and alternatively. :)

[@rutyael18]

thank you another well-made informative video as per normal.

[@clarityMarie]

Fabulous info, thanks for sharing! I'm happy I knew a few already, My research shall continue.

[@sarah_k_kreative]

This video was fantastic! thank you for addressing some of the realities so we tiny house dreamers could check ourselves!

[@cdanielh128]

Most people I meet who want to live in a tiny house would do better in buying a small WWII home to live out of. The grey areas of law, the knowing what you are doing to prevent molds or liabilities, the type of hookups or just living with someone in a tiny space every night all add up. Are tiny houses fun? Yes. Are the practical. Not for everyone. I would even say most people. So many older WWII homes are all over this country in the 700 to 1200 sq feet. Small enough to be better than a standard american 2700 sq foot home but still none of the extremes with tiny homes. Pretty much everyone I talk to have rose tinted glasses when talking about it but when I ask just a few questions they have no answers to I figure most just walk away and continue their standard way of life. Life does not have to be extreme. Again there are plenty of smaller homes that are just fine to remodel for the same price if not cheaper not to mention older condos that just need a bit of remodel. Revitalizing these older neighborhoods can be great as I have personal seen it.

[@happy6548]

cdanielh128 What is a WWII home? Sounds like a retirement home for veterans of WWII.

[@LMoral-kj5ts]

Hi where can search for WWII HOMES?

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I can’t afford the down payment for a cute little 100k dollar foreclosed house in Minneapolis MN and to top it off the mortgage rate would be higher than my current rent. I make $50k a year and am miraculously student loan free. I am financially better off than a lot of my peers so a large number of millennials and younger will never be able afford even the cheapest of houses.

[@cdanielh128]

@@evercuriousmichelle many of these homes are below 50k and I have many friends and family in them. If its not possible in your region that truly sucks but in some cities they already have laws shutting down tiny homes and RV living outside of an RV park. My city is trying to prevent solar and rain collection because the city owns the utility companies and shut down off grid living every chance they get. So does my statement fit every situation? No but for the majority of people I know it has been a great answer in many states. Tx, MS, Indiana, Ohio, and NM. Since my statement on this a year ago I have a brother and sister in law and best friend all moved into homes that the most expensive was 54k and did not need to be fixed up as the seller did so and the others were fixed up for under 15k. so possible its to have a beautiful home 2-3 bedrooms no garage so carport later down the road all for less than 50-60k. most of these people make less than 40k a year combined incomes so again some regions will have harder time doing this. Truly sorry if it does not work in your area. Having a 700ft home over a 200ft give more options for home business and home schooling. Im offering solutions not condemning others.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Man I was just thinking I wish I knew what exactly I need to think about before doing this and the first video I checked and you guys NAILED IT! This is exactly the information I was looking for. I was thinking about land, utilities and being able to actually get internet and hot water etc. Very important things that I just dont know about with a tiny house. And I now realized, this is too much stress and concerns for me. Looks like ill be taking out a mortgage for a normal home...... 😥

[@cacarotogod6695]

Are you kidding me, one of the best videos I've seen lately... muchas felicidades!

[@TheObsessedGardener]

Much better video then most that only glamorise tiny houses.

[@debragauger2248]

Great job. It was fun seeing all of the different tinies that I have seen on other videos. Someday my ship will come

[@spy4863]

What I would also like to know is how well are these tiny houses protected against the elements! I’ve heard horror stories of tornadoes ripping through trailer parks, leaving everything in a shambles! And aren’t most tiny houses nothing more than trailer homes with a cuter name?

[@BlueSky-ff4oy]

👍very important points. Not a not-complicated endeavour.

[@raraavis7782]

Ah yes...very true. Most of that occurred to me, after the initial excitement, about tiny houses. They don’t work in the city, where living space is scarce/ expensive and in the countryside, you can usually find affordable places...or you’re better off, just building a classic wooden hut or something - at least, it’s clear, what’s allowed or not then. I still think, they can be a nice add on to a regular house (for aging parents or grown children), if you have a sufficiently large property, though. And they’re just too expensive, for what you get...unless you can do most of the work yourself. Like anything, that’s not mass produced. It’s too bad. It’s such a cool concept and I love the creativity, that often goes into the individual designs.

[@mt5995]

I've watched video after video and I've only seen two or three homes I might consider. All that I liked had a deck and screened porch-which is essential for me. And shade! The boxes in the sun are not appealing at all.

[@paulinepardue678]

In my county you have to go by all the building codes . electric and septic system.

[@elizabethsdesk]

doing up an older house might be a better option. More space and safer

[@patriotpie2637]

I dream of having land with 3 tiny houses on it. One for my personal living space. Another for social gatherings (I have a large extended family.) Plus one to use as a workshop/office space. Oh and a shed for storing tools, seasonal items, etc.

[@MetalGearMk3]

use a "earth tube" for passive AC

[@Shar_Bandraoi]

Thank you for sharing. I am planning for the past couple years. Getting ready soon. Your info is very much so appreciated. 🙂

[@NumberThatNine]

Thank you for making this video, I have my sites set on buying a custom built tint house and some land to put it on but I’m doing my research now while I save money. All the information I can get (real information like this) is really helping and will help me make an informed decision when it comes time to put plans into actions. My heart is set though 😍

[@ejensen1050]

Not to forget the costs of foods, if you have no space to store anything. You must pay for small amounts of food every day, which is expensive. Very realistic and un-sentimental video - the first of its kind.

[@blakevannest5893]

I wanna get some land and put a patio and a grill, some sheds and a tent with a fence surrounding it. The tiny home is the star of the show. Not worried about price, is it a good idea

[@boledle]

Wow, a little wind and those things would blow right over

[@elainediack889]

Thank you for your help, I will now consider everything you have said, lots to think about, but so true

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

It is imo a great option for affordable housing tho on a community level. It Def beats throwing money away on rent the whole time or being homeless.

[@maxcrypto774]

Let's say your tiny house had a regular toilet, 1.2 gallons per flush. But your black water tank is only 40 gallons. Well that's 23 shits before it's full. Buy a 300 gallon above ground septic tank and place it under the trailer. This way you only have to get it pumped 1x per month. That's $80 to remove your poop. Costly but a regular toilet is nice!

[@gracecallowayable]

Excellent information!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!👠🚌👠

[@supbabe7203]

I already have my land and have decided to build my own house. You gave me things to think about and make sure I incorporate into the build so thank you!

[@marlynnegron1350]

Thank you for very informative video on the realities of Tiny House living. Write a book on this stuff.

[@kimberlyanderson3301]

Those are great questions and answers. Thank you for taking out the time for this discussion. You guys are awesome 👌

[@tamialuster4666]

I've heard indigenous ppl designed their houses differently such that they didn't need to depend on ac as much as you would in a rectangular home

[@pascalelessard3704]

Thanks for the tips. I would add that having a tiny house in the middle of the country with no surrounding trees or town might require of lot of heating, especially in areas with strong winds and hard Winters. Can you tell us more about the insulation?

[@YoniNadi]

Living in a camper van; or a refurbished passenger bus; or school bus; or a cargo truck; or some other types of vehicles that are large enough to live in seems less expensive than owning a tiny house.