Tiny living NYC - Revealing my other 80sqft apt in NYC

[@helene7672]

People think they need to live in a bigger space. After downsizing from a 2000sq house to a 500 sq apartment I prefer the apartment. Props to you for being able to save so much money and investing it. You're doing a lot better financially then most people who live in bigger and more expensive apartments.

[@broluxgigantos89]

You actually do need a bigger space but can you survive on a 80 square feet, sure. This is a case of need vs the barest needs.

[@haroldallaberg6359]

its fine to live in a small shitty space when you're young to save money but if you're doing this your entire life, you will have wasted your life by living like crap and not being able to experience a good life. money is pointless if you don't spend it.

[@broluxgigantos89]

@@haroldallaberg6359 with so much financial risk today, i rather a person wastes it living cheap than be out on the street homeless because they tried to live beyond their means. there should be a balance, but that balance is different for everyone

[@claytemorgan1923]

@@haroldallaberg6359 , A good life is relevant for each individual. The quality of one's life is not determined by the quantity of stuff one owns. 💜🤔

[@Morganeezy]

Omg $750k. I think you should have nothing to be embarrassed by! You are a great role model for saving!

[@kriistiina111590]

Love your small space! The dogs are living their best life in the city with how active you are. Some dogs in bigger houses with large yards don’t even get that much exercise so great job.

[@ecmanning890]

I know I'm late to the party but LOVE THE BLONDE HAIR. Love your channel too!

[@APRIL916]

Cool hammock but it gave me massive anxiety when you hooked it to the second smaller pipe 😱

[@janiebraxton1407]

I think with your logo on it and George Washington not showing - people might have thought it was funny money. But some will eventually pick a few up, and the money will find its way to other parts of the city. It was still a good marketing technique though,. You will get some action from this. I enjoy your video and am learning quite a bit. Keep posting.

[@moneythoughts]

I am learning too! haha

[@ajlowell3873]

Yoo dude you are so entertaining its insane! I feel like I could watch you do just about anything and it'd be wholesome as fuck haha. Keep it up! Maybe a bit more editing around the edges would be all I'd recommend but awesome content dude. 😁🤙

[@moneythoughts]

I totally agree, things could be shortened. I'm time constrained with running my business, airbnb, turo, and then the other normal life stuff like working out and sleeping, and having a life, but maybe this youtube thing could be my next job haha, then I will definitely put more time and energy into editing/planning haha

[@vonshall2763]

Nice hair. I can see how theyd pass it up. They couldve thought it counterfeit with the stickers on it. Perhaps it sounded too good to be true!

[@moneythoughts]

It was definitely the stickers and just no one is expecting someone to toss money out the window haha

[@notallwhowanderarelost7577]

A lot of mirrors actually makes it look bigger too.

[@renze1122]

🐕🐕🐕 Dogs 🐶🐶🐶The Cuties 😉☺️☺️

[@shawnbrown1404]

I always follow cool KZbinrs from my city. Subbed.

[@lisah9394]

Very cool - love how your hair turned out too. Looking kind of like a 19th century composer! 'Son of Beethoven' perhaps

[@dzunglu7184]

As long as you’re happy, no need to prove.❤️

[@mikeysrose]

"Comfort" is the noun form of "comfortable." No need to mess with trying to add more syllables to make a noun.

[@claytemorgan1923]

Amazing how prideful New Yorkers are, even after being told it's REAL $$$MONAYYYY!

[@moneythoughts]

I'm in a rich area haha

[@claytemorgan1923]

@@moneythoughts , 😄 Oh, can't look bad by picking up money!😜🤑🤪

[@brittbyler1092]

Where can we find apartments for rent like this

[@e5642]

you're the best

[@Mskaytee]

This is pretty cool!! Tyfs 👍🏽❤️ *SUBBED*

[@TheAmazona67]

You could have a loft bed to improve space.

[@SctyGrpPowers]

so if they aren't your dogs, whose are they and are you just taking care of them for the owners while vacationing? Or just doggie day care? What do you charge for walking dogs, day care, pet sitting?

[@ohomega2855]

Hi!

[@siblis20]

With 750k saved up, get out of there and buy yourself a nice house

[@moneythoughts]

I actually have no desire to live in a big house. I have one in Colorado as an investment / airbnb. Whenever I stay there, it's just too big for me. Not necessary for me to be happy.

[@ckallen1546]

I don’t feel sorry for you. You’re very practical.

[@moneythoughts]

ha, thanks :)

[@ckallen1546]

@@moneythoughts I’m Native American. And raised my daughters different, then most. They graduated college, dive with sharks and whales, backpacked Asia. These breathtaking girls are a result of working harder and longer…breaking the stereotype of “single Native American mom on food stamps - EBT- and free medical. And showing them “Entitlement means NOTHING. Your life will be about benefits or you. So choose.” Smaller is better. Not just on finances…but the planet’s resources. You are doing well, young man.

[@valerief1231]

Too many stickers on the money made it look fake. And maybe the maniacal screaming FREE MONEY! kind of weirded people out, which is kind of like the least weird thing they see on their walk today. That’s why being a dog person rocks, they never disappoint. Dogs would have not only picked up the money, they’d have hyped you up and celebrated with you at the same time!

[@alongfellow4147]

You do realize once you do that to money it's no longer usable

[@moneythoughts]

Easily removed

[@fleetcomm1]

I was married for 27 years and having a home is so overrated. My BFF of 50 years bought a house in 1996 for $129,000 and when he bought it he boasted “I’m a homeowner”. 3 years ago he had to quit work due to heart problems and in 25 years he refied every few years so he pays $1000 a month which is good but he has a second mortgage that he’s not paid on for years. So the bottom line is: 1. He can’t sell it until he deals with the second 2. It’s falling apart and he can’t afford repairs 3. Since he refied it again 5 years ago it will never be paid off. Unless he lives to 97 and the second is still a problem 4. He’s filed bankruptcy twice but his recent medical bills are outrageous. 5. His wife had t worked in 20 years and needs medical attention but she doesn’t have any insurance so they can’t do a thing for her 6. What’s pathetic is he has the ability to ignore most of these problems and watch TV all day long. She is stressed beyond belief and since she’s almost 300 lbs I don’t think she will live much longer and she is a wonderful person. He is 320 lbs. 7. Repairs: Plumbing is really bad and one bathroom can’t be used. The house sits on a concrete foundation and the plumbing is encased in the concrete. Ain’t no lie. The yard is dead. The roof is getting bad. They’ve kept cats through the years a the carpet looks awful. The house has no grounded AC outlets, 2 prong only. That’s a couple of the major issues.

[@delilasloan8914]

Wow that's a lot.ro think about as recentlyy husband.and I have wanted to buy. Really.we.want land more then anything else..where we live rent is high and we don't want to be in town..we wouldn't even mind living in a van if we owned the property

[@Thomas63r2]

Odd reasoning on the money promo. Strange as that was, I like the backstory about turning your savings into investing and closing in on a million dollars in little more than five years. You sir are a master class in personal financial efficiency.

[@moneythoughts]

Haha, it's not easy to justify tossing money out the window, I think of it as an experiment. And yea, my net worth varries greatly based on how well Tesla's stock price is doing haha.

[@brianpowers4052]

when did you get in on Tesla? also what brokerage do you use?

[@GeorgeGetsItDone]

How can I find an apartment like this

[@lauriewalsh420]

Love your passion and you are inspirational to a 54 Year old starting over after illness drained my savings and Covid I lost my job but I'm still here and I've never been so ready to take chances! Life is short and I refuse to not live it and you do look happy when you said it!

[@moneythoughts]

54 is still young! Decades to follow your dreams into the next chapter of your life!

[@valerief1231]

Same everything, even age. To top it off I started doing Door Dash and Uber eats, making a minimum of $100 a day, three weeks into it I had a minor accident, (not while working) and my insurance company totaled my car. The airbags didn’t even deploy. I was counting on doing the gig work the rest of the year in that car, it got over 32 mpg even with 167k miles on it. Got a used van, it gets 17-18 mpg, so delivering isn’t nearly as appealing, BUT, the car lot I bought my van from hired me, and I’m learning a whole new career. The pay isn’t great, but I dash a few hours a week here and there to add to the bottom line. I did get the van though because the price was right, and if push comes to shove, I can live in it. 🤷‍♀️

[@pdsotodehmcrae1309]

@@valerief1231 Touching story, sorry to hear what happened to you but the important thing is you're here and it's never too late to start fresh. You got this and things will get better once you believe they would and put it out there in the universe. You got a new job and a new van things will workout. Best of luck to you.

[@maximsonaugustin6441]

Sorry, this happens to you. Illness is definitely one of those things that I fear most in my financial journey.

[@cynthiaroswick1621]

I laughed my ass off watching us new yorkers walking by. You should have thrown out drugs or free parking spaces. Loved it

[@moneythoughts]

Right!? Only New Yorkers would be so focused on whatever they've got going on in their day that that wouldn't even notice $100 of ones laying all over the place and just walk over it haha.

[@barraised8376]

@@moneythoughts Not me; I bend down to pick up pennies. I was wondering if that was about covid?

[@glimmersunray7363]

Omg right? Totally

[@DoctorJaneDoe]

@@barraised8376 yeah ... it could be because of Covid, and they thought them to be fake, may be due to those channel logos ?

[@albie3229]

honestly if my mother weren't living with me. I would for sure live a more minimal life. Def a studio because I am not sharing a bathroom or kitchen. I love this so much. My first apartment was a studio and it was mine for 10 years.

[@karacrawford7393]

How about building narrow 4” shelves behind large mirror like an oversized medicine cabinet which could house canned goods, toiletries, carving station etc. I’d also consider a few more high shelves to use vertices space.

[@BLITZftw]

I love how you live and dogs too! rn I'm working at gas station, hoping to save money and meanwhile learning web designing and UI/UX design. Hope in 1 or 2 years I'm good enough and can move out and get a space like you and a nice job. This is awe inspiring!

[@moneythoughts]

Just keep pushing forward, you got this!

[@Bobrogers99]

Your present living arrangement suits your needs. You have sufficient income from providing a needed service. When the time comes that you want to make a change either in residence or employment, you don't have much baggage that you have to deal with. Wherever life leads you, I think you have the resources to make it work.

[@moneythoughts]

I think so :)

[@trafficispeople5750]

I'm curious if you ride your own bike or just pick up a Citibike when you want to ride.

[@moneythoughts]

I citibike everywhere. There’s a dock on my corner and I have no space to keep a bike inside. Also I used to always own my bike and at least once a year it would get stolen, and often my chain would cost more to replace than my bike. $100 chain. Which is damn near the annual citibike membership.

[@tinadudley5318]

You are such a humble person, luv you passion you have for the Littles things, that what this world need more of!!!!

[@moneythoughts]

Thank you!

[@tinadudley5318]

They like ohh its raining money ohhh my What kind of people are they not picking up the money I would be just standing waiting for him to throw more.

[@moneythoughts]

They didn't believe it was real, money falling from the sky is not the first thing that comes to mind, like a glitch in the Matrix, so most people probably just assume someone it throwing garbage or fake money.

[@whartonitec1041]

Only in NYC, you have to sell free $1 bills. I would have walked by as well. Good the waiters downstairs got some.

[@tinadudley5318]

You should not have put that money sign on the from it looks fake

[@moneythoughts]

True

[@APRILGONZALEZ2000]

The dogs are giving relaxing vibes. They look so comfy...I wanna lay in my bed now.

[@whartonitec1041]

Dog walking or dog sitting?

[@vsoraya]

You are a genius! This $100 out of window will bring you more subscribers than useless paid ads in social media. Very smart!!!!

[@joshuamcintosh4423]

That's crazy no grabbed a dollar...I'm not greedy but if someone was throwing money out an apartment yelling free money I'd grab it😂

[@moneythoughts]

Me too!

[@michaelcoonce6694]

That's not an apartment it's a closet

[@lee4768]

I am ok with small places but no bathroom and shower is a no no for me, good luck.

[@moneythoughts]

Understandable.

[@daniellepaul8530]

I love the dogs! There adorable! You have joy in your heart, that's all that matters! I appreciate your vlogs! Thank you!

[@moneythoughts]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoy this haha

[@tricktaylor1983]

They're

[@numberr123]

@@moneythoughts Where can I find cheap apartments like these? I'm moving to new york soon

[@lvpdesign]

@@numberr123 Not sure if cheap but a lot of people use Street Easy.

[@kerricooper9829]

The camera work while walking to your office was very “The Blair Witch Project” lol

[@moneythoughts]

Was trying to hide the exact nuances of my building to avoid any temptation to any possible murderers out there. But wanted to show that the other apartment is just a quick hop skip from this one haha.

[@kerricooper9829]

Totally understand that! No muggers or murders need to know where you live lol. It just reminded me of the movie lol.

[@suzannesherman2393]

Your laugh is so joyful & contagious.

[@dolsiemercado3140]

No I don’t feel bad for you. I just said as a woman it would be super hard for me. You know how much stuff we need on the daily.

[@EmmieTuesday]

no bathroom would be hard for me.

[@funnymicepacman4457]

nice nice i like how you live. but i dont' recommend used furniture. unfortunately there's bug problems all over the country. you know bed bugs. tan tan tan!!! i didin't mean anything bad just think it's important to keep in mind.

[@anitasimmons3599]

I love your enthusiasm, I could totally see my minimalist son living in an 80 square foot apartment in NY or Seattle, Washington. PS you live in too good of a neighborhood when no one will pick up a dollar.

[@moneythoughts]

It is a really good neighborhood

[@juliebarsky6761]

As if it is a penny.

[@MDNELLEY]

I think the people thought the money was fake because of the stickers he put on them. So just like you would T pick up a flyer on the street in Vegas, people aren’t going to pick up the “dollars” on the street in NY. It might’ve gone better if he just stood on the street with a stack of cash in his hand & handed a dollar to passers by.

[@MDNELLEY]

Anita, now that it’s 2022, I’m curious where your son has ended up. I live in South Seattle, and I’m so sorry to say that the crime is off the charts lately. Downtown Seattle is full of homeless encampments & there are very few plans to help these people. Honestly, your son would be much better off in New York. But I am curious what he decided to do after Covid restrictions lifted.

[@juliebarsky6761]

I love it! Your outlook on happiness and the hair. My daughter moved into her UWS tiny rental yesterday. I could see the happiness on her face during our good night video call from her loft bed.

[@moneythoughts]

Big apartment does ≠ happiness. I know people in multimillion dollar homes and they have all the same struggles. Happiness comes from within 100%.

[@danielmccaffrey7741]

Do the dog owners know there dogs are essentially in a kennel thats horrible honestlyy man you do not tell ppl thhere dogs are being warehoused 3 atta time or more in 80 sq ft

[@LiamsMom1]

The $100 dolla bills out the window was EPIC!! I lol when you said, "I'm like a crazy person"...😂 Very telling that people were just walking right by it. Btw, love your hair! So, glad I found your channel...👍 "save and invest yo money!" needs to be on a t-shirt...😉🙃

[@moneythoughts]

I am like a crazy person haha. People ignore crazy people in NYC haha. Even if they are giving away money, New Yorkers are skeptical haha.

[@alecdrummond9226]

You should have alerted the homeless guy who is on the corner in front of the 18th St subway entrance.

[@moneythoughts]

You are so right, a lot of ways I could have been more efficient about this.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

I think if you'd done the money toss during rush hour or off the ticket master steps in Times Sq., it would have been more successful -- cool idea tho.

[@moneythoughts]

This is true! My first time throwing money out the window so definitely room for exploration and improvement haha

[@TheTruthlady]

I thought the same thing. I am a New Yorker.

[@TheTruthlady]

@@moneythoughts I'd have thrown it off the Empire State Bldg. I would've made it an event! 😁🤭

[@VondaInWonderland]

I totally wanted to see you go out on the balcony. I would spend so much time out there, even though it's small ♥

[@moneythoughts]

It's more that it's dirty, dust from the cars gets kicked into the air so even if you clean it off it gets all dirty right away,

[@mirisfern]

I had a great time watching and laughing sonloud that if I lived in an apartment, my neighbours would believe I lost my mind.

[@moneythoughts]

Haha, amazing, thinking of the gladiator quote "Are you not entertained!?"

[@JoeHollywood22]

I love your videos!! The hammock idea is cool. Not sure it would hold my fat butt haha I'm shocked all those people passed by that cash!!!

[@NINJAROSE347]

Wow no one was picking the money 💴 up ! I would be looking all crazy picking them up ! Lol

[@broluxgigantos89]

Smart guy. Running a business on cheap rent. Thumbs up for you

[@tinadudley5318]

I like the blonde color. Look nice

[@moneythoughts]

Thank you! I was just prepping the hair for the final neon green that came after.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

It's illegal to deface currency.

[@missbecca2575]

I see you have plumbing in the dog office. Why don't you install a private bathroom in part of it?

[@moneythoughts]

Well I'm not legally allowed.

[@lisathebeautician6489]

Great childrens story - jerry and jake lost in slumber land - read it. It will never be the same story twice.

[@moneythoughts]

Wha!?

[@faygacosta535]

No space for the dogs , so sad 😞

[@suepeters6598]

A small dog-walking business allowed you to save/invest $750k in five years? WTF? Amazing.

[@moneythoughts]

Well, the stock market has performed extremely well over the past few years, also I invested in Tesla, so that was a big winner.

[@charleschidester6767]

Way to go. I am really impressed with your life and your take on what makes people happy. I have a 500k home in central Texas. This house in new york would be 2 million. I have Land on every side. Would have to walk 30 minutes to visit my closest neighbor. Still I think about living life like yours, more than having even more than I have. We all need money to live in America. But it will never make you happy.

[@michellethomas1298]

I live in a small 2 bedroom 975 square foot apartment & I am VERY COMFORTABLE ,I Stay in my place by choice,and I will never change it for nothing in Tha World

[@moneythoughts]

Exactly, it's all you really need!

[@susiemac6295]

Hilarious. 😆 Most people are so used to being zoned out and busting their asses working a 9-5 job, free money on the ground seems to confuse and scare them and create trust issues. 😆 I much prefer you with the shorter haircut by the way. The Swedish inspired hammock scene made my day. 😀💖

[@moneythoughts]

Yea, I just like switching it up here and there. You only live once!

[@susiemac6295]

@@moneythoughts keep shining, I love your energy. 😌🌟🙏

[@cl9776]

Whats up Man i'm a Big Fan👻👻👻👻👻😆🥳😆

[@moneythoughts]

thank you Dynasty!

[@cl9776]

@@moneythoughts your the best

[@selitaswipes8795]

I think living as you do is smart. You are self-sufficient and have goals. Please don't move the camera so much, just a little motion sickness.Have a great weekend!

[@moneythoughts]

Sorry! and thank you! haha

[@selitaswipes8795]

@@moneythoughts Your welcome! The content is very interesting!😊

[@patrick8128]

No, he does not want anyone to know where he lives.

[@ellebelle6439]

What's the door behind your bed? Is that a closet or something?

[@moneythoughts]

It used to be a door, but now it's sealed into the wall, and there is another apartment on the other side.

[@chessmadness814]

kind of pathetic this episode

[@cynthiaroswick1621]

It used to be you could give a kid a quarter for the tooth fairy now they want $50. That's the price of inflation

[@rishibeauty8889]

You got a new sub from me that moment you said or tried to say- comfortability. You look super happy! And puppers look absolutely in heaven!

[@miamiflorida6965]

You are a frkn genius! Keep up the good work!

[@bonya4585]

Shiba Inu

[@danielmccaffrey7741]

T 3 dogs in 80 sq ft no idc wat u say there not happy

[@ollieoxen426]

I agree tbh

[@alexandramcpherson8487]

Is the dog office the same price? Just curious

[@moneythoughts]

It was $700, no longer have that one :(

[@silvi6820]

....dog on the bed.... 🤢

[@dnicolelambert8676]

I think these videos help outsiders make decisions about where they can move in New York. NY cost of living is beyond stupid...so it’s good to see the options. Thanks!!!

[@denisesnyder6241]

Did you get any business from the money?

[@moneythoughts]

Nope lol, think it was a small handful of people that actually picked up all the money, but it was fun!

[@lisathebeautician6489]

Lol…nobody trusts the kind gesture

[@moneythoughts]

It's NYC

[@liamlee8422]

dude can I rent your another 80 sqt apartment

[@moneythoughts]

I actually let go of my other one, but the building is no longer taking in tenants :(

[@michaelwarner2533]

I recommend stopping all this Dumpster Diving behavior, i knew a guy who became kinda obsessed doing that & ended up getting bugs ( destroyed everything ) Sometimes you don’t see them & think whichever item your GETTING FROM DUMPSTER seems offical…They can be inside the shit!!! Then once you bring your new treasure inside they disperse!!

[@Fifth_Entertainment]

Damn!!! 700k+ investment with just a side hustle and KZbin. Congrats!!!

[@vbunny4101]

How can I find SROs within this price range in NYC? I searched Craiglist and other apartment finder sites with no luck. Currently I am living in a co-living apartment in Brooklyn but far prefer to have my own totally private SRO in which I can also cook.

[@qnrpainting6880]

Hey, nice video! I remember watching this when it first came out a year ago. I tried connecting with a broker who could help me locate an SRO of a similar size under 100sqft. It’s been a while now and I still haven’t had any luck. Could you help me adjust my strategy to locate something like this, since it seems like the market is really tiny and I have no idea how to navigate it. Thanks!

[@lisagoulet4938]

Ffs!... those dogs are not yours?... as a dog walker, why are you subjecting them to such a confined space??!!... I may not have all the info here but what the f$%k?

[@youtubestolemyoriginalhandle]

What's fucked is that....I just watched your other video and all I saw under the comments were people who totally complimented and supported you, yet you chose to place your focus on the negative ones. This is KZbin....the negative comments probably came from pimply tweens with braces, lol

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Typical New Yorkers. They think it's fake and $1.00 bills in today's economy is chump change

[@bharris9824]

It’s only $1 and looks fake with the ad. Free money in hundreds would have stopped me out of curiosity -I would have tried returning them to you. Lol Best of luck on your business.

[@SuperBrilliantbrunet]

I Want to do this too!! Why not?? ❤what excellent values you have! Keep it simple!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@cathynewyork7918]

I started watching this -- had to quit. That space is too small for three dogs, even if you do take them outside occasionally, there is not enough space for them to be active otherwise in between being outside - plus you are just weird. Instead of having two separate rooms there, why not have one larger space with a corner dedicated to your little business? Surely you don't need that much space for a dog-walking business. Weird weird weird.

[@elisaromero1238]

So real,love your channel. What manners Is what makes you happy. You have your goals and how many people can invest and save what you have save.

[@broluxgigantos89]

How did you land such a cheap apt??

[@kayrobbie5840]

Your nuts. You are going to start people fighting. Go get a cat scan😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵

[@dessertrat53]

Is that a Rodriguez dog print if so get it checked outit could be worth money GOD BLESS uall SHALOM SHALOM AMEN SHALOM

[@moneythoughts]

Think I googled the artist and it was selling for like $600, so that was a pretty cool gift! Now I am inclined to go check the artist again, sounds like you know your stuff

[@dessertrat53]

@@moneythoughts my man GOD BLESS you have a safe and blessed holiday weekend

[@albie3229]

That hammock gave me crazy anxiety but kudos

[@moneythoughts]

Haha, I've done it a bunch of times :)

[@woop2235]

Do it again but at a busy intersection 🤷🏻‍♀️💵💵💵💵💵