SMART! He converted his backyard into a hotel (makes $6k/mo)

[@Snyc2030]

I'm from Oakland, and it's nice to see a black man featured on this channel.

[@yolandadillihay-robinson1959]

He most definitely isn't the first but it is always nice to be represented and I'm glad she does her best !

[@caseptlabailey9017]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯🥰

[@neckhammockothermusthaves7476]

Not just "any" but an astute one! :) REFRESHING!!

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

You are the PROBLEM - seriously. The race is IRRELEVANT.

[@CorlizSidwell]

Awesome ❤

[@jenniferadels2735]

I really love the intentional vibes he created for each space!! I was hysterical when he was showing off the record player/cassette tape/CD player... the 1900s!!! 😂😂 I was saying that these newer generations will never know the struggle of the pencil or pen in the holes to wind up the tape of it came out... so many things from our generation...VHS tapes, too!! He did an amazing job with his tiny airbnb's!! I love almost the live plants as well, bringing the outdoors in, and it gives that cozy home vibe!!

[@hikingpainter]

You are definitely an artist. Not everybody paints canvases some people build beautiful things. Some people see the future and know how to get to it.

[@kittimcconnell2633]

Agreed! He's an artist - made beautiful spaces

[@Marpessa28]

Your response is beautiful! I'm saving this post!

[@terib5467]

Designer

[@JulieS828]

💯 🫶🏼💫💥🔥

[@lourdesgarrotelima4681]

❤ God's speed

[@sincerelyshani7238]

He mentioned that his house isn’t designed like his Airbnbs. I hope when he saves enough money he can enjoy his creative genius like his guests. He so deserves it!

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

He asked if he’s an artist? Absolutely you are! These places are gorgeous, colorful, warm and cozy. Well done!

[@porshacohen7941]

You are an artist Sir!

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

He's creative. There's a difference...

[@nicolita410]

Exactly, anyone doing home decor, fixing up or architecture is an artist.

[@angelajinrisvlog59]

I adore this man. He built tiny houses for airbnb and it comes with great income. Great entrepreneurial skills.

[@doodlebugprincesss]

This is one of my favorite tiny house videos I've seen! He has such a great personality and an amazing decor eye. It's also really inspiring how positive he is and how he is intuitive to creating "moments" for his guests.

[@alexiagregory3648]

Yess !!!

[@JoyFTJourney]

He said back in the 1900’s and I was immediately in my feelings! 😮😅 But YES, you are definitely an artist sir! Hats off to you for creating such creative and unique tiny spaces!

[@SheiTriedIt]

Immediately 😏😂

[@lynnh3710]

Thank you for featuring his properties. I really enjoyed learning about him and his properties, it is very encouraging to see what others in an urban community are doing.

[@ThatPlacefkaNebraskaBugeater]

What we listened to in the 1900s--makes us sound so old, but made me laugh. I love how he decked out his tiny homes with intention & purpose--I'd say he's an artist.

[@notatmyexpense9116]

His smile says it all...He has secured his home and future.... Awesome job sir.

[@judithshelton5655]

You’re so right, he looks content!

[@Valen_Wolf]

I love his demeanor and personality!

[@jstu8]

This man’s level of style, creativity, & entrepreneurship is truly inspirational. That garage totally gave me a 90s music video vibe. When he started busting out the albums I was like, ok now 👌

[@tammyjantzen9004]

I so love that you no longer have to worry about groceries and health care! I was there once for awhile. It's the most wonderful feeling! And yes... you are an artist! Awesome decor & design! You're so creative too! God bless!

[@barbarakosloski9260]

Wow! Ansel has an entrepreneurial eye for design... and income. I would not be surprised if Ansel built a Tiny House community.

[@CJ-xg6ii]

Ansel’s house hacks are creative, beautiful, and inviting. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Well done💚👌🏾

[@kagartoe]

Yeah, me, too his style, feels so fresh! Love to see a fellow audiophile enjoying big sound.

[@caseptlabailey9017]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯🥰

[@kimberlyhampton5332]

Very creative!

[@gloriousmettle4014]

I remember his first tiny house. It's great to see the evolution of the property. Very inspiring to see someone that looks like me being creative with spaces and how they generate income.

[@mzsophisticated08]

M😅

[@tanyarender2003]

This guy is so cool. And the spaces he designed are super cool too. Love this creativity.

[@imadesignfan]

This is my favorite tiny house video to date. Ansel is truly an artist. Love the vibe of all 3 tiny properties. The record players are an especially special touch! ❤

[@laurarobinson1257]

Wow, he is brilliant and practical. What a renaissance man. Love his thought process. And the decorating is so authentic and genuine from the heart. Just wow!!! God bless him!! What a light!

[@stevi6236]

A genuine soul…… health, happiness & peace

[@triciac.3792]

Omg, I remember him! I live in the Bay Area, and if I remember correctly, I saw him on the news. He was talking about his tiny home, how he AirBnb’s it out and how this was his main income now. I’ve loved tiny homes for a while, and I remember telling my husband about “the guy on the news who AirBnB’s a tiny home out of his backyard, and pays his mortgage with the money he makes.” (That’s pretty freaking impressive, because we live in a very expensive area) l. I didn’t realize he has 2 tiny homes, and a converted garage! SO cool, and smart. Also, each one was so unique, and different. Awesome video!

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

I watched his KZbin channel over the pandemic. Good to see him on here!

[@EyeLevyah]

I LOVE this episode!! What an amazing and creative soul. He's designing dope energy spaces in Oakland all his own. I'm inspired!!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

What a genius idea to have BnB’s on his property for people to feel his incredible vibe and just chill!!! ❤

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

I adore your sense of design. These are incredible. You have a winning personality and I loved watching this video. Yes yes yes, you are most definitely an artist and an inspiration.

[@Musicescape17]

He definitely is an artist….his tiny homes are stunning!

[@Kristenoyinbo]

He's done an incredible job. I wish him every success and happiness ❤

[@DigitalSwagg]

Absolutely love it. So glad this young man came up with a creative way to generate extra income while providing a unique and eclectic experience for his guests. I've been kicking around the idea of putting up a tiny container home complex on my property and this just stokes that fire! Well done, and awesome artwork btw,

[@namhamada3984]

He has very kind heart to share the information!!

[@eudoraevans3340]

You are a businessman! Keep going and turn Oakland into a beautiful tiny village❤❤🎉

[@moniqueelkins5163]

I’m actually in the process of turning a 12x28 garage into my bedroom and bathroom and I love love the garage door. You’re def an artist, loved all your spaces and ideas. Very creative and cool!!! PUMP UP THE JAM 🎶

[@ellexpress111]

In New Zealand we would call this Kiwi ingenuity and you have it in Spades! Such an awesome set up well done.

[@dottisiders6932]

Yes, you ARE an artist. You did a great creative job designing this house! Thanks for letting us see this!

[@mobetta3456]

You are absolutely an artist! Who would've even thought of using a canoe like that? As the British say, that is "brilliant" !!

[@desiswag907]

Cool 😎

[@thehungrymom]

He's very proud of what he's created and you Should be my brother. I love this and will definitely take this as an inspiration when the time comes for me to venture out there in creating my own tiny spaces. WELL DONE, LOVE IT!!!!

[@DawnOldham]

You are such a hard worker with such a vision and so much initiative! I love the look of what you've done inside each space. My first thought is that I'd call you an entrepreneur who has interior design skills! You're very artistic within your homes! Since you mentioned that you loved the tiny home on wheels and could live in it, I wondered if you could maximize your profit by living in that tiny house. You could jazz up your 800+ square ft home, as you have the others, and then rent it out for an even higher price. Last, I agree that some landscaping would finish the aesthetic, when/if you have the extra cash flow. Great video! Awesome man with an awesome laugh!

[@cimbus]

This guy is the Picaso of re-imagining and transforming living space! Very talented! Great video posting!

[@judithshelton5655]

I love this guy, he’s a genius and an artist! Makes me want to go to Oakland and stay in his art gallery!!

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

I wish I lived in his backyard!!!!! What a vibe.

[@anamesa2340]

Yes Sir, you are an artist! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@barbaradozier1901]

The homes that you have created look so beautiful and peaceful!

[@Trantrungduc584]

What home

[@chard60971]

@@Trantrungduc584always a pale faced hater in the comments 🤡

[@tequilamonster3940]

Ansel is totally creative and handy! Thank you for showing us your tiny homes. They were beautiful!! I was totally loving his selection of music for the records. Shout out to Pump up the Jam!! Thank you!

[@TamaraJoy7]

Congratulations on building an awesome collection of amazing Tinys! Each one is super special and unique and designed like a professional! What an achievement to bring this vision to reality. 👏👏

[@seagypsy_]

He’s done a fabulous job creating all this. I’d spend some $$$ improving the grounds around the tiny homes… a few big plants, some fence decor, wall hangings or a small water or rock feature would make it even nicer.

[@michelemc3037]

Ansel, you have such a gift. these homes of yours are absolutely gorgeous. best of luck to you and continued sucess on your designs 😊

[@bridgetamato6182]

You got me on the conversion of your garage. Very cool. You are an artist. You inspire me. Good for you. 🎊

[@tinaa7239]

You’re an artist! Love the space!

[@bonitarussell6521]

I love his BIG personality and his TINY home. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@GG-qy2wy]

Wow!! What a genius idea for the garage space! All of the homes are very nice, light, bright, exactly what's needed to have a comfortable stay--cool decor!! 😎 Very nice. 👍👏👏

[@lyndak3269]

Brother you're awesome, allowing no one to deviate from what you wanted to produce. I know Hilton Carter is proud of you and so am I. Great Blessings ✌🏾🤲🏾👊🏾🫵🏾🪴🌿

[@AUNTFRED]

These are 3 very different yet beautiful spaces. Great job!!

[@CamilleJefferson]

This is amazing. Everything is intentional, and it shows, GREAT JOB!

[@jenniboo9441]

Once he gets some extra funds, he should have someone come out and design a landscaping plan for his property. It would seriously make this into a paradise

[@charliej766]

Great minds think alike. Lol. His spaces are beautiful but he could really take things to the next level if he the outside matched the inside.

[@fdm2155]

If there's a local landscape architecture university program, he might be able to collaborate with someone who's looking to do a project.

[@CatherineLeighe]

Good idea. He is certainly making some money on these.

[@firesign4297]

I would like to change the *gated door... All Entrance doors should be Beautiful Colors...That would be a lovely touch as well.

[@CatEyedGoddess]

Yes, always reinvest your money!!!!

[@kia1042]

He is definitely an artist! Everything was well thought out and designed. Love it!

[@sundancita]

Ansel is so great! Great vibe, very creative and positive!

[@peculiarmisfit746]

I love the thought of utilizing and maximizing your available space in the most efficient way possible. This gentleman has done exactly that. Kudos. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@kymparker4922]

This is by far my favorite episode. I love everything about his "tiny homes" I plan on visiting Northern Ca. and will look into booking his rental properties.

[@pattysdaughter5639]

I have no intention of going to California, but I think I would so I can stay there. You are DEFINITELY an artist. I love what you designed and created, job well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@chalktalkwithshari4173]

You, Sir, are definitely an artist! 👨🏽‍🎨

[@farmlife5197]

I am impressed. Love the walls in the garage! This man is an artist!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Love his energy. And well designed homes.

[@lmartin3601]

Over the top creativity like no none other. Much continued success.

[@marlooostmeyer2778]

You did a beautiful job with all three units! You definitely do inspire others, thank you!!!

[@Trudloops]

Loved this episode. Thanks for featuring him.

[@catw6274]

Absolutely amazing. That tiny home is to die for. Love, love, love the artwork!! Beautiful interior design. You're definitely an artist, Ansel. Nice work!! ( :

[@Jasmine-ur1sl]

Applause, applause, applause - Sir. I was completely blown away by your ingenuity, artistry and entrepreneurial spirit. If I am ever in Oakland, I will certainly stay in one of your tiny homes.

[@diannehall1534]

Your tiny homes are beautiful. Do you plan to do any outdoor landscaping? That would put the look over the top.

[@benitafelton2337]

You are definitely an artist. Beautiful work!!

[@ninamatthews8747]

Small space Airbnb really have to have unique designs like this to be able to book. He’s very creative.

[@tashajourneys]

Absolutely love his energy and creativity!!

[@michellechefmimiross4902]

Omg, thank you so much for sharing this. My desire is to place tiny homes on my property one day. This was so enlightening ❤

[@truthhurts7045]

My favorite tiny house videos so far. I’m so happy to see a black man highlighted. Representation matters. He did an awesome job.

[@bee-anca236]

These are all beautiful spaces, so well thought out and I love the selection items in them for storage/furniture/art/fun

[@sonyacarmichael8146]

This is an AWESOME tiny house video! You are brilliant to have done this. I could even live in the tiny with the beautiful bathroom. They both are wonderful!!!

[@sandrafreeman515]

I love the commercial sink/wash station. I've been looking at them myself for the tiny home my husband and I are planning. :)

[@tashanoel8729]

Just love it! As an AIRBNB owner, I am very proud of you. ❤❤

[@TruTalks-go4yo]

Great spaces Ansel, I love the themes in each space! Definitely iconic.

[@lgcushman9154]

So beautiful!!! Very impressive! 💕

[@sharmanematteson2136]

You did a beautiful job on all your homes. Your style is incredible.

[@HM-nu3hb]

Well done Ansel! I'm digging your creative vibe!!

[@martime]

Yesss sir! You are indeed an artist!!!! Love this. We are researching putting a tiny home in our backyard for income property as well. I will be looking back at your video for inspiration! Thank you!

[@cheryldarnell7803]

This young man is a tiny house genius!! all three spaces have there own unique design, and there own story, I can't wait to plan a trip up to Oakland, so my friends and I can have the pleasure of experiencing these oasis and too meet this creative gifted young man. Thank you, KZbin for posting one of most creative/ fun tiny house tours I have watched here on KZbin.

[@JuliaB1955]

Fabulous! He IS an artist, and one smart cookie!

[@VivienneKarlene]

This was a pleasure to watch. I love how he approached space planning.

[@BingingInPeace-ev3bp]

This was sooo inspiring and well done! Congrats and much success to you brotha!

[@sharoneh8929]

You are indeed an true "Artist". Congrats on your tiny homes designs!!! I Love your creativity, as well! Great job!!!!!

[@twalton2591]

This is awesome!!!! I'm so happy for him and I hope others are able to do this.

[@patriciaesco6658]

WOW that is so SMART!!! Blessings to you! ❤😂❤

[@joyt458]

Love everything about this episode! Seems like a really cool guys. Great job

[@pdq5465]

Each space is so cleverly thought out and pretty cool. I’m surprised that he was allowed to add all of these units to his property. I don’t think that this would be allowed in Canada, though it should be due to the current housing crisis. Well done sir.

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Well done ... love it all. You had a vision and brought it to life. ❤

[@FoodandOtherPassions]

What an incredibly imaginative, hard working and Smart man you are! Wow! So impressive what you've created with the property, tiny homes and spaces you have. Anyone would be luck to stay in them. It is the wave of the future and you are ahead of the game. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing your home(S) with us.

[@terisoto8230]

I love all your homes. So serene.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

I am so impressed. The vibe of each of the places is incredible. The art work and wall sayings perfect. The bathrooms fabulous. I love that they are standalone but together. I could feel the energy of each place. Bravo❤

[@joanrankin2827]

That guy is a genius! I love everything he put together!

[@julialimbrick333]

You truly are an artist. Beautiful and interesting spaces you have created.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dianna8626]

Stepped outside of the box and created beautiful spaces.

[@sincerelyme-777]

Yes, you’re definitely an artist! Love your vibe

[@ineldafitte5797]

Love it! Good job, Ansel.

[@kimajennalee]

He is a genius! Love his design style. Great guy.

[@jmasteramber]

Such an awesome property. This guy is definitely an artist.

[@Bambi-xg3kr]

Just WOW. Ansel is beyond talented - his interior designs are the best I have ever seen. The artwork is stunning, loving the wall of plants, and the interior in the first home is GORGEOUS. You should start your own interior design business Ansel.

[@gregpendrey6711]

The repurposed range is genius.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

​@@gregpendrey6711That was so cool.