Why do I get the feeling that due to a tiny home's VERY limited square footage (399 maximum), that states and/or municipal governments won't be able to get a lot of PROPERTY TAXES from these meager dwellings, so they go in the opposite direction to create draconian measures (e.g. banning tiny homes, etc.) to ensure they are not available to the masses. Greed is a bitch.
@@erlindaromero8790 it's fine until you need a major repair. Then you're on the hook for it if you are living in a house unless you are renting. But I love being in a senior complex. Yes there are irritating bits but over all it's great. Something broken/not working? No sweat, just call maintenance. No fuss, no bother and no out of pocket expenditure. If you live in a single home and you aren't renting, you pay for everything. And of course you also have to cover mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, and for garbage pick-up. All things that I no longer have to worry about.
I agree with you. If you don’t buy into or share in the “so called” American Dream of overpaying for college, homes & insurance only to put you in debt because they force you into jobs that refuse to pay a living wage, however they continue to raise the cost of living.
I live mortgage debt free in a "tiny home." It's called a condo. And I have all normal city conveniences outside my door, unlike these which are almost always placed in a random field or trashy RV park. I don't understand how the affordability factor of tiny houses has been erased.
Yeah ridiculous. Can get a double even triple wide home for these prices. These are prices the government spends on things. Here in California the democrats spent $425,000 on 250 square foot apartments to be built for the homeless. Ridiculous waste of money. Like building 500 million dollar schools for a 1000 students. Or billion dollar “high” speed trains in the middle of nowhere.
My best friend did a tiny home himself. Bought a "shed" had them put a full loft on it. For 18k roughed out with electric. 1000 sq ft. He did everything else and put it on his land. He's debt free and loving it.
@@bonezbaaaby It’s not either/or. You can work and have Nice things or you can just wear pajamas to Walmart and go home to your tiny house encampment. Yuck.
There is only one true measure of freedom...and that is, if you can say no with no consequences to requests for your time, money, property, etc.. from anyone then you are free. But if there is even just 1 person (or 1 organization) that can ask you (or demand) your time, money, property, etc.. and you cannot say no without consequences (like being detained, assaulted, shot, jailed) then you are not free. It really is as simple as that. And looking at the world today I don't know of a single place where people are free! Oh, a lot of countries try to claim freedom, but it's all smoke and mirrors to keep the NPC's quiet and subservient!
Jerry, I agree. These laws are a form of discrimination too because you have to be middle class to afford the kind of housing that is legal. Poor people are locked out of almost any housing options, and those who become homeless because of the lack of housing options often die a premature death as a result. These housing laws are literally killing thousands every year.
I would also like to have a tiny home community for young adults aging out of the foster care system! RE: veterans -- much of the problem with homeless veterans is also their mental health issues related to PTSD. That is something that needs to be addressed in tandem with housing. Also, the wait period for veterans to receive their healthcare. I have a veteran friend who has repeatedly requested counseling and has yet to receive any. :(
Oh...and by the way, my father only talked to me about the war once, for about 1/2 hour, but I can tell you what it did to him from all the rest of the time... when he wouldn't talk about it.
I love the idea of those aging out! I would also like to see a volunteer Program put into place for adults who would love to offer themselves as, like, surrogate parents. So much goes on between 18 and 30, and having a cheerleader / guidance counselor is major! Many adults don't have adult kids around for one reason or another and would jump on this, maybe even plan holidays with them!
Your friend needs to make another request for healthcare and if necessary ask to speak to the administration ad to why he hasn't been seen. Is there another place for Veterans that he can obtain help? Different city?
Then "they" are not who you join up with to have a tiny house. The idea was never to live in "tiny house communities" that are exploiting a trend out of greed. Just walk away from those & do it yourself.
I live in a camper with my husband, two kids (10 & 4 yrs old), and 2 medium sized dogs. It was supposed to be temporary while house hunting, but after covid we are stuck in it and let me say.... we LOVE it. It’s a Puma trailer and came with a washer and dryer. We built a dog run off the back bedroom door for letting the dogs out. They also have a childs playhouse with a pet door and ac window unit as a dog house. The kids sit in there with them and play too. The kids LoVe their bunk room as well. Each one has a tension rod with blackout curtains to make it more private. On the weekends, we flip the sofa into a bed in the main area and have movie nights. Last night was Detective Pikachu. We also can move the main large tv to mount it outside. So on cooler nights we light mosquito repellent tiki torches and sit in chairs, or on a blanket and hook the sound up to the installed Bluetooth outside speakers. There’s an outdoor shower with hot and cold water too for when we bath the dogs or rinse off the kids if they get too muddy. Our 15 year loan costs about $300 and I spend maybe $75 on electric, $30 on water (we now afforded a giant water slide the kids play on 24/7), our insurance is about $100... and that is it. We don’t pay for cable, and internet comes from our phones unlimited hotspot. I’ve heard of off gassing and that these things weren’t meant to be lived in and that they are cheap. I want ppl to know from experience that after 1+ years of living this way..... I LOVE this camper trailer. I’ve had no odd smells or health issues (I already had Lupus prior) and with two kids and a rough husband, not a single thing has broke except a screen door and the glass cover on the stove. It’s incredibly large, 36’ or more with two slides and a large bathroom. The only thing I didn’t realize was the importance of a drinking water hose to provide water to the camper. Believe me that’s a must lol. I think you can find joy in any size or type home. But if you are living through difficult times like us, this is a viable option and one where you don’t have to go buy appliances or even furniture. Finding land for it is incredibly difficult in our area so we live on my parents 10 acre property with an electric pole and no septic/mechanical system. We have a giant black water external tank we have to dump twice a week. It sounded horrifying but isn’t that bad at all if you use the correct chemicals to break it down in the tank. We then go pay a couple bucks to dump it at a campsite. When the kids are older we hope to get a composting toilet to avoid this. So just know it’s not the worst thing in the world to live in a camper. In fact, you may find that not paying $1000+ a month for a 3 bedroom house, hundreds in utilities, taxes, much more for insurance and maintenance is.... gratifying and relieving. Sorry for the long post hahah I just wanted ppl to know this was a possible lifestyle if the pandemic destroyed your finances or just wanted to live small and save for a home like we were trying to do.
This is super awesome info, thank you so much! I'm looking to buy a travel trailer myself to live in and have been a little worried about insurance costs, and where to dump and refill water. I plan on using solar to stay off grid as much as I can. Finding a place to park it has also been a worry, unfortunately for me I don't have anyone I know with enough land for me to park on. Gotta buy something that allows RVs! Again, thank you so much for sharing and I hope y'all are still enjoying your RV home! 💚
@@aubz81 I’m so glad I could help and my apologies I didn’t try to shorten the original comment hahah it’s essay worthy. Let me know how it’s going later if you have time!
@@butwhytho4858 oh no, the essay worthy comment is perfect...it was a thorough way to lay out the right info! I appreciate that! I have also been looking at the Puma trailers and they are NICE! I love that for you it is quite affordable, that is cheaper than rent on a tiny studio in my city, and you get SO much more. This gives me hope, as I was thinking oh man these things are gonna be in the $700+ a month range just for the payment. Do you get a loan through the RV dealer or through the bank? Thank you so much for your reply and original comment, it was truly the most helpful for me. 💖
Yes, there are VA loans. But not all homes VA approved, and not all veterans have good credit or can work. Some veterans come home, disabilitys of all sorts and or family in devorcement.
Trust me, I have seen panhandlers holding signs saying they are veterans. Have upset my former homeless vet friends who ended up discovering the practically hidden vet ofc in the busy city neighborhood I ended up housed in. My vet friends say those holding panhandling 'veteran' signs are either lying or have addictions they refuse help as there are many programs avail to vets to address those addictions or mental illness! Veterans go to the top of all subsidized housing waiting lists and when the Section8s fundings are released. One of my friends housed temporarily with a roommate after thinking he wouldn't quality bringing in $149 monthly vet benefits. But he returned to the streets as politely he didn't like his roommate, was used to the streets for years and not used to a roof over his head-was like my other vet friends--happy to be set up with medical and definitely food resources! As for him, returning to the streets for the short time until he was still qualified for his Section8 voucher when released and knowing his case manager was looking for a apt for him, gave him the chance to say his goodbyes to his street/homeless friends and transition off his old lifestyle he had been living for too many years! I believe at this point in time, he is happily and comfy living in his new apt sitting in front of a tv, with a remote control in a LazyBoy as we talked and laughed about his goal and reward-&a lost reality&concept for many homeless.
Our government would rather have a very large homeless population instead of allowing affordable homes. That makes a lot of sense. Way to go USA. I challenge every senator, representative, every governor, the president, and local officials to actually try and use their brain....just for a minute. You can do it. I am rooting for you.
But no one is paying them....wait a minute. Thinking is their job. Not enough money in serving in politics. Guess lobbyists pay more. How do you say corruption?
The reason they don't is because a tiny home on a trailer is NOT required to follow building codes. Therefore they may not be properly wired or firewalled. They want our citizens in safe housing.
A person with a physical disability would have a difficult time in a tiny house especially given certain physical disabilities. Would you want to crawl on your knees with knee issues? How would a wheelchair bound person get around in a tiny house? If you notice, the people who live in tiny houses usually aren't physically limited. I agree that VA loans should cover manufactured homes which includes tiny homes.
Thank you for this information. It's very useful. Here in Kansas City, MO, there's a tiny home village for veterans. There are about fifty homes and veterans are allowed to stay rent-free for a year. They take part in rehab if needed and job training -- whatever it takes to get them off the street and back on their feet. Bless you for thinking about them.
We built a tiny house ourselves for a "camp" because we couldn't afford the outrageous prices, plus I wasn't about to climb a ladder to a loft at 57 years old. When it was done, we loved it so much we sold everything and moved in! Still a work in progress, though, as are all homes. Heat bill last winter in Maine was $350 for wood. Just thought I'd share my tiny house experience. They have their place but it's probably not for everyone.
I used to work in a factory that made these. We had a bunch of them catch on fire after they got sent to their destination because they let someone who wasn't licensed do the electrician work. They made us do a lot of cheap and sketchy fixes too. If you buy one please before you buy it make sure to inspect absolutely everything top to bottom, twice.
@@STMARTIN009 Not even that. I believe legally the cops can overtake anything you own for whatever reason but idk if that's specific to certain states only.
Homeless veterans....that’s just criminal IMO. If nothing else tells you that your government is not there for the people, this certainly should. Anyway, thanks for info! Very helpful video.
our leaders shouldn't have sent men to other countries that weren't on our soil attacking us. those American soldiers willingly invaded a foreign land (unless drafted).
dino macioci He’s traveling a lot, so I’m not sure. Probably in an apartment temporarily when he’s in the country. He’s also extremely tall, so it would have to be customized, and I don’t see him doing that while traveling a lot. Lol.
@@aapacheco23 Take the Greer exit and go to Buncombe Road. Turn Left. Cross 29 and get into the far Right lane. Turn Right onto 101. It is approximately 5 to 7 miles out, on the Left. You will see the coffee shop up on the hill ( The Tiny Barista) . Turn in there. It is so well laid out! I love the place!
Someone I know build his son one of these in his back yard for 4,000 dollars. His son was loosing al his money in rent and his father decided to help him and lets him live i his backyard rent free. I don't know all their story, but I believe his son suffered a divorce and was having trouble qualifying to rent a place on his own after the divorce.
Since my evil sister in law stole all of my husbands inheritance, (Which he worked for for 45 years for, while daddy supported her and whatever boyfriend she was living with) family business, that was supposed to be our retirement, I was hoping I could get a little something like this. But the prices are crazy. I’m thinking now one of those wooden sheds, those are pretty solid, In my daughters backyard. I don’t want to live in their house, nor put the burden on her. All I need is a place out of the rain, and she has WiFi😉.
Only if you enjoy living in a really badly built, poorly insulated 'home" What appliances that cost a mint to repair if they go out Tiny homes are usually built with two by four construction like a residence, and can be properly insulated Some even insulate them with spray foam, and at least one company I know of uses sips Construction ( for a lot less than what this fancy Park Model costs)
@f you that's right if you like living in poorly constructed, badly insulated spaces that have no warranty and redundant unnecessarily complicated systems, I guess Otherwise no
charles sowers campers are tiny homes and 64,000 for a tiny home??? There’s a mobile home place that’s selling a brand new 2 bedroom 1bathroom trailer for 21,500.
The dirty little secret of RVs is that they’re only designed to hold up being used about 4 to 6 weeks a year. They count on you not using it that much had accordingly build very low quality. (Particleboard, Thin, low insulated walls, Staples instead of nails, plastic Instead of metal or porcelain, Flexible pipes rather than copper, the list goes on and on).
$800 a month???!!! That's what a mortgage payment is for a full size regular house! That's ridiculous! What's the point then? Thought a tiny home would be so much cheaper. That's just greed. Ugh...
Remember that many people don't have the ability to qualify for a loan and make that monthly mortgage payment . This should be a way for the Federal Gov. or on a State level to set up tiny home communities for the homeless. Another factor to keep in mind with the homeless is that it's not always a financial situation but there's also a MAJOR mental health problem among the homeless.
@@wilmer4258 absolutely crazy. I helped a friend finish out a storage bldg bought new for$2,300 for a 14x24 had plenty of room for a living room, 5ft regular bathtub, Queen size bedroom & furniture, small kitchen. She could have had more room if she'd wanted lofts. End total with great insulation, full electric, water was under $6,200. She had a septic tank already. I can't believe that price I've seen on these. She has 5 acres separate where she lives an started putting 1 & 2 bedroom little homes up as rental property. Utilities included she rents each one for $650. a month. They stay rented.
At 50 years old & being someone who has lived in trailer houses in the past, most people including myself don't have to good of views on trailer houses but somehow making them smaller, raising the prices to ridiculous prices & calling it a tiny home somehow makes them in style
You are totally right! Even though I LOVE tiny homes, the permits etc can be a problem. I would reccomend a manufactured cabin. These are 600-1500 sq ft and are built in a factory and can be delivered to your site! Cost is fairly the same as a maxed out tiny home
That’s a great suggestion. My husband and I are looking to downsize/ sell our home and I’ve been exploring many different options. I’ll definitely take a look into these cabins!
In a country this wealthy, no one - no matter the reason - should be homeless. The fact that 40,000 of them are veterans, is obscene. I've heard of some of these tiny home communities set up specifically for veterans, and I think it's a wonderful idea. States, municipalities and the insurance ind. need to catch up with the tiny home concept. It would solve many problems for many people.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Austin has a non profit called Mobile Loaves and Fishes which has a community called Community First. It's a tiny home community that houses homeless. Great project.
RE: No matter the reason, no one should be homeless. I am single male, and have been fighting to NOT be homeless most of my life. Was a carpenter 30 yrs, always got laid off. Got into Information Technology and for 16 yrs now. Contract jobs all been able to get. Those end, and takes up to 5 months (one time) to land another job. I drive a '72 Monte Carlo, have Flip Cell phone, CRT TV which takes converter box to watch it. Lived in same 1 bedroom apt since 1994. No money to date all my life, and I just come home, sit here on pc for knowledge and entertainment, and I have not turned on Heat in winter, nor air cond in summer, but instead use fans and dress for occasion. I cook myself, and work on my own car in apt parkinglot. 2006 only worked 5 months that year, 2007- got dui and only worked 4 months that year. Took all meaneal money I saved. 66 yrs old, and got my health, but always so close to not having rent money. No reason huh..... Walk in my shoes... Oh.. Yes I know, I should get extra jobs and work 22 hour days..... Having to work till I am 70 just to get $1,900 a month for Social Security... You see, I never made that much money in my life. I was 29 yrs old before I ever made more than 12K in one year.
@@seanbrooks9308 I don't want to 'like' this, but to acknowledge it. I am so deeply, sincerely sorry for your situation. I'm sure it's one repeated several million times over, and it's a crime - this country spends 54% of its discretionary funding on an already bloated military budget, and we can cut taxes for rich people - but we cannot even guarantee our own citizens healthcare, education, decent housing or a living wage. There are few things that make me more angry and heartbroken, than to hear stories such as yours. There is no justifiable reason that you've had to live the way you have and do. I live on SS, and if not for that, I would be on the street. So I'm no comfortable, wealthy person offering false sympathy. I truly do feel for you, and again; am sorry this has been life for you. For what it's worth, I pray for you and hope for better days.
What has honestly helped me keep going all these decades... However someone wants to perceive this... BUT... I am very aware I have a.. well, someone the Creator established with me when I came into this world. That being, looks out for me, does what he can to comfort me, looks out for me, has my Best Interest @ Heart. And whatever else I am not aware of. Point is... I know I am not alone here enduring this, and just doing what I can to get back home where all this first started from.
@@seanbrooks9308 I believe that when we leave this material plane of existence, what we suffered here will seem like the blink of an eye. I do believe in God's comfort, and that no matter what has gone before - we'll exist in an eternity of peace. I'm glad I didn't offend you by saying that I would pray for you. One never knows... Please do know, though, that there's someone out here who cares what happens to you, and that I will be praying for you. :)
Well just like some places I know that requires you to have a thousand square feet as a home. The way to get around that is a decking that is the remaining amount that needed to equal 1000 square feet. So if your house is 500 square feet you build a 500 square feet decking that's all. That is living space. Learned that the hard way. The more we allow the government to govern what we can or can't do we won't be able to go to the bathroom without being told we doing that wrong too.
Most regulations are put in place to protect other people and property. When someone else is regulated, it's great. If it's you, people complain about it.
These regs are here for a purpose and I own a small (around 650sq ft, no garden, back-to-back terraced) house that currently cost around £300,000. They were meant to be starter homes but no starters can afford them. However, when I was looking to buy, nearly every other flat was a fraction of the size. We're cramming more and more people into smaller spaces and they still cost a fortune; unless regulated we'll end up in a situation like HK with its horrific overcrowding. My living sq footage probably isn't much bigger than a tiny house (this one here has more kitchen than I do!) and certainly in the UK many flats are much smaller. But at least an investment in bricks and mortar, however small, will remain. These are a fad and they're losing their original purpose to big business trying to make as much money as possible but you don't even buy anything as permanent as a trailer with one of these
It's a good or bad deal depending on the housing market where you live. Remember, there may be a lot of people paying more per square foot than you do.
dont forget it doesnt come with land...so really any manufactured home is a raw deal...they drop in value every year as they rot before your eyes and after 20 years you need a new one
@@philtripe Right!! I mean they use COMPLETELY different materials building than they would on a large house so... oh wait.... actually they don't... I guess they don't rot any faster than a regular house :-(
Some tiny houses in Texas are considered RVs. Which is a recreational vehicle. Which most if inspected they don't pass all rules. My husband and I just got an RV and he saw the cabling for the washer and dryer and is now gonna check the rest. Apparently they didnt put 2 separate cables just 1 running thru 2 outlets and that's bad.
Sad reality being told.. My fantasy living in cute brand new tiny house in the middle of mountain is gone now. Going back to original plan, buying regular house and work until the day I die! 😂 Thanks to Kristina always being honest and informative👍
You can still do it, it will just require an up to code sewer system, certified well, electric service. And a 911 address, driveway( culvert) mailbox and on and on ..lol
If you start your plan when you’re young then you can retire and enjoy everything being paid off already. I wouldn’t want to live in a tiny house in a tiny house encampment.
@@daisydukes8252 This. This is what we did. We bought our first home when we were both 46; paid in full in cash. It's the only way to do it, if you ask me.
What ever happened to one room cabins with a bathroom? They were very spacious even though living quarters were all in one. Many of which had a fire place or a place for a pot-belly stove for heating. Never were they illegal to my knowledge & they were very inexpensive to build, while being affordable to live in & to maintain. Seems to me people's idea of luxury is distorted. Just my thoughts & opinion.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. It's all personal perspective. Our 3,000 sq/ft house will be paid off in 11 years. It has more than doubled in value. Can't say that for a tiny home or one room cabin. Dave Ramsey wouldn't agree that tiny homes are a good future nest egg investment. Our "real" real estate properties will worth $1.5 mil by the time I retire. Can't say that for tiny homes or one room cabins. It's a dump fad.
@@xanthanx I agree. I think someone else described them as disposable housing. Congrats on making a wise investment in your home and early pay off. I paid off my home early as well it feels great having a large financial asset.
It depends on what you doing. A home as an investment is very modern idea. It wasn't that long ago that a home was a place to hang your hat at night and nothing more.
Irony is that I live in a house..a proper 3 BR 2 Bath frame house on a brick foundation. It's 900 sq ft, but according to updated building code, if I were to want it built today, it would be too small to be legal. THIS kind of thinking is why there are a lot of homeless around here.
@@VolcanoEarth don't know where you live, but this is definitely worth looking into. To sell your house, and build a tiny house. You could afford to finish it and still have thousands left over. Different States have different laws when it comes to building codes. You should look into it.
@@valeriepickens2533 Is this all of Idaho? I am looking for property there to go completely off grid. I will build the small house myself with the help of a few others and I look forward to going completely off grid.
@@BrynnCarrollARTIST honey, please except my apology for being so late with a responce. Yes dear,...it is all of Idaho! As long as you follow the building codes within the category you are placing your home, ( ie,...if it is on a trailer, you need to contact the Idaho DMV, if it floats, you have to register it has a boat) showing they are treating a tiny house build the same as all other residential buildings. Please contact the tiny house commission in Boise. They are waiting to celebrate! Not many have shown up yet, because most don't believe it. WE BEAT HUD IN IDAHO. Welcome home to all tiny home owners,...and true free Americans!! Please call the Idaho housing commission to finally great started on your dream,...we need fishing buddies!!
@@BrynnCarrollARTIST honey, my Grandfather was Slim Pickens. We have a family value to protect. You can trust what I'm saying. We'll leave every light in the state on for you!!
I had two tiny houses on wheels that I used as rentals on my own property for two years. Cash flow was awesome, until the county came knocking. The good news is that they were very easy to sell and they didnt depreciate much at all.
Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport TN...Randy Jones builder with lots available. Every home is custom and the town of Newport welcomes this type of living and I think the area banks are on board as well.
@Night Garden Not to mention drug deals that happen, and hillbilly fights that show up. Cops came to the mobile home, telling a woman to randomly stay on her neighbor's front porch at 4am in the morning, since the woman had a fight with her gun-carrying ex boyfriend. The neighbor called the cops but the cop drove away. The neighbor happened to have a young child, now threatened by a gun-carrying ex boyfriend.
If it's going on to a property you have to deal with planning and zoning where I live and have a separate septic system which adds to cost, am exploring incinerating compost toilet but gray water can be an issue
These are the types of houses that should be build. most folks now days cant afford these $ 200 k pus homes . I know I cant !!! www.houseplans.com/collection/tiny-house-plans-and-micro-cottages
Yes, I found a 1 bed 1 bath mobile, it had the porch on the front like this park model in the building, but it was a mobile home, it was so cute and I loved it.
They give out money to steal their resources. That is trade by batter. American Government don't give money to anyone or any Country unless they are going to benefit or steal from those Countries. They love to invade their Countries.
@@cocobutterchin6768 America owes NO ONE! And it is obvious YOU have no clue how other countries are rampant with corruption! Get off your anti America bullshit!
My only concern would be that I hope the floors are sturdy and that the windows are too. Storms, hurricanes. Etc. Depending on if you are living in a very hot or very cold environment or state then these need to be double paned windows and be secured for any disasters so that's something really huge for me.
6:45 Bingo now we come to the real reason she has a problem with them. She is a real estate agent. She has a vested interest in the status quo of large permanent homes highly regulated that she can make a living off selling.
Set up a business and call your tiny home "storage", then deduct expenses. A good CPA should be able to figure something out. But the most difficult is getting zoning approval. Neighbors are always the first to rat you out, err, complain.
The whole idea of a tiny home is to not have any mortgage or debt. Why would you even consider a mortgage on that small, ugly, manufactured trailer home? Lame..
Because the majority of Americans can't even pay off their credit cards every month.... Let alone save 30-50k to buy one and set it up with cash.... I agree, that the idea is supposed to be no debt, but at some point a bank is gonna figure out a way to finance one so they can take advantage of this...
Even with a mortgage, let’s say you got a 10 year mortgage on a 50k tiny home. You’ll be paying roughly $600-$900 per month depending on interest. Opposed to a 30 year, $1500 a month payment on a full house
I wish they would bring back "mobile/manufactured home parks" where people own the land/co-op. They have a bad rep but the ones that are well kept are lovely and affordable.
Lana Brooks Really?! Any I’ve seen are filled with chain smoking, pot smoking drunks ... the typical trailer park community. Even the elderly were all chain smokers ... It’s quite disgusting and poisonous to live so close to that, when I have a healthy lifestyle and wish to breathe in clean air.
Resident owned trailer parks are hard to find. One park in Florida was willed to the residents when the land owner died. Each coach owner gets an share of the corporation. The share is tied to each land plot so no one that doesn't own there can take a share. Was a very nice, well kept park for 55+ folks.
Why was Kentucky not on your list? They sell a lot of those homes here and there are many places without any building codes at all so you are good to go. Land is affordable and taxes are low. I know several folks that built their own small cabins and it was no problem. ALWAYS a good idea to check your local codes and such before considering building anything. I enjoy your videos Kristina.
I live in Washington state and have two friends with tiny homes. They had none of the financing, placement or insurance issues you spoke of and love their homes. My husband who is 6'1" can stand in their showers comfortably with head room to spare! So I would say the take from this is that it's only a bad idea if you happen to live in a state with too many regulations. But I guess that's why they put wheels under them 😉
great video...as a thirty plus year contractor id like to point out the "trailers" we had in the 1960's and 70's were aluminum skinned and could easily last a lifetime (i grew up in trailers) now "manufactured homes" are just particle board thats just stapled together. much more expensive to repair and maintain than a stick frame home...and a side note, one good fart on a bad day and that little house is out of commission for a good hour
The worst part of this is that loft is so dangerous its crazy, it take four seconds for a house on fire to fill up the ceiling with smoke, anyone up there will die of smoke inhalation before they can even think if waking from a sleep. if the one exit is block by fire jumping from the black can result in injury. and the windows are too small to escape from. These are definitely not to code here and look incredibly uncomfortable, plus you're subject to pay ground rent and might as well have a full size at that point.
The loft is just wasted space, either use it for attic storage(can't have enough of that living "tiny"!), or forget it entirely... Also IMHO, the square footage wasted on the porch would be much better used as living space!
Kristina you do what most people in this country do not, you share reality for those of us who appreciate and listen to what is happening with all these rules elites create for Americans. Super work. You helped many.
We have so many blessings in our country, but there are some areas where we lack understanding. Tiny Homes is a great for people to own a place to call home, so it's not fair that in some states, it's banned. Who came up with these ideas? Local Government, do better!
The biggest movement I have found right now is Shed/Cabin to home because the manufacturers offer no credit checks and easy monthly payments. You have to finish it inside completely though. They can be finished as cheaply or expensively as the owner wishes. I've seen some awesome ones that have been done. It gives "small" house living without going so tiny. That is what we are looking into because the manufactures will build to the states required specs.. I saw these tiny homes but the loft is just not good for us older folks to be groveling on our knees.
@Tessie They have problems because of what they dealt with.. but likely would never be able to work again. Mental issues don't just wash away because you give up the alcohol and drugs. And lots of them don't have drug-alcohol problems. we just tossed them out in the street after they came home.. I dunno if you're just heartless or unaware or both.
Lmao, You actually sound clueless and rude. You think one idea works for everyone. I dunno why you're so hateful, but You don't live in their world, you barely live in yours. There are lots who can get a job, if you give them a place to clean up, buy them some clothes and a place to shower, and find someone who will hire them..So, can we send them to you? Lady lighten up and put some love in your heart. geez.
I live in Georgia, I bought a tiny home from Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport Tenn. they are the most affordable tiny homes I have found. Tiny homes are great for resale. They also have 4 communities for their homes
How much is their lot rent? Hope they never sell because after we purchased a trailer home and put it in a trailer park, that eventually sold to the big corporate owners that bought it, and everyone that was living there was eventually priced out with higher lot rents on top of mortgage payments. Something to think about for future just saying. I love the incredi box and watch their yt channel though. I like small just not that small and I wouldn't want to have to worry about being bullied out later which is happening to us now again, in an older neighborhood. Ya know out with the old in with the newer more expensive higher property taxes. The greed in this country is ridiculous.
THE CHEAPEST WAY to "LIVE" IS WITHOUT ""ANYTHING" AT ALL JUST "LIVE" UNDER THE ""BRIDGE"" And Hopefully the Government will Leave you ALONE Under the Bridge..
I built my 700sft house for 12,000. I love it. I fought my county and won. They didn't have a legal rite to tell me what I could do on my property as long as it could be sold and pass code. Fight back by doing your own research/homework well before you try. Have a lawyer help you who is not a friend of the county. (Hint) There are old laws still in effect from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Girl thank you so much for this video. It came at the right time as we had begun to talk about a tiny home for my daughter. You gave us lots of things to think about. I had never watched your videos before but I’m now subscribed and look forward to seeing more. The deal for veterans is the most wonderful thing I have ever heard of. My husband is a veteran so we have big hearts for all veterans. We really are not where we can financially help with that but I know a lot of ppl who are and I’m gonna talk to them all and see if we cld do anything in our area. I’m friends and neighbor with a congressman, our county judge and other government persons that cld be a lot of help with this type of endeavor. Thanks again.
I recently purchased what I would call a small mobile home, rather than a tiny home. 1 bedroom, approx 550 square feet. Fleetwood model 14401X. It cost 25K base price. I made upgrades and the final price was about 40k before delivery. That is lower cost than many of the tiny homes I see advertised, and it is a fully functional 1 bedroom home.
My friends from college have had a tiny home for 6 years and they have tax deductions, they also went from 220 to 350 sq ft tiny home and we’re able to resell with profit.....🤷🏽♀️
You are right. She got all the tax information wrong. In addition, with the new tax code, you’d have to be over the standard deduction for it to even matter. $12,400 for single and $24,800 for Married. Over 90% of people just take the standard deduction now. X-IRS Agent here.
I originally started looking at tiny homes on wheels, but at the time I was in California and there is no place to park them. Then I started looking at building out a schoolie, but I am an artist and need a space to create and a woodshop. I also looked at living on a sailboat, same issue - Then my company transferred me out of Cali to Georgia, and that is when I realized I could build a small cabin on a foundation, not sure yet if I will be able to be totally off grid yet here, but it is looking like a possibility. The home will have to be at least 759 sq. ft., I can do a metal shop building for the wood shop and garage, and I am thinking of art studio being a sun room for light. I might go up to 1000 sq. ft. just to have a spare room for kids that will include stand able loft for master bedroom. My kids are completely grown and don't live with me. I really want to be free of utility companies like PG&E who price gouges customers, doesn't maintain their equipment, has started hundreds of forest fires in California, and burnt down one whole town and parts of other towns killing close to 100 people. Now they are random blackouts so they don't have to maintain their lines and stuff. I am a little disillusioned on that part. I was brought up subsistence farming and was composting before it was cool to be green. I want to be independent in that manner raising my own meat and eggs. More over when I look at homes most of the space is wasted and just more places to clean instead of being out enjoying life. I want to live small and minimal. The best part is I could do this for cash, even if I have to live in an RV for a time while I am building it.
I knew a couple in Savannah who lived in an old renovated big boat that was on stands and had stairs to it. They had a few acres and i think a real house on the same lot, though. Worth checking out. Boats can be moved, too.
This is so helpful Kristina! and yes to putting every homeless veteran into a home, tiny or large. It's disgraceful that a single one of them is on the street after the service they have given to our country. I had NO IDEA there were so many homeless veterans in the USA.
Tax I've avoided for the last 28 years, and I work self employed full time. Just stay under the radar and live in a small home on wheels that can me moved easy it's that easy. Who needs a large house when you can only be in one room at a time. This life style enables me to save a fortune. Never forget all you need in life is a safe place to sleep, shelter, shower and cook.
@Ricoville No problem I've baught several new, Condos in the Philippines where I've allso built a house my partner lives in and I will retire there in 4 years, Condos I rent for extra income for my retirement, my money is untraceable. I don't need, or want a state, pentoin. I create real income from real estate. That if I want can allso sell if the time ever came that I need to release my cash avoiding all taxes is easy when you know how. Why should I give the Goverment 40% of my wages and why should I pay local taxes to Councils every month. Think out side the box and become wealthy by doing nothing more than what you do now.
You are right! I used to own the mobile home in a nice park to live cheap and sell higher. But the reality was that in most nice parks have very stricted regulations and because of the rent has been raising so high, people are not trying to buy the mobile homes anymore. For me, it took 11 months to sell and the price i sold was almost half of what i was putting for the mobile home. Some gangsters are staying trying harrassing neighbors but no one can do anything besides moving out. Those bad neighbors know even police can not arrest to stop them harrassing. Most parks can not really put a fence around to keep a privacy. Please do not buy a mobile home. You will lose money.
The banks want to force you into five times the house you need at ten times the cost. Remember, bankers, lawyers and builders run the real estate business for their best interests, not yours.
So glad I found your channel. You are a wealth of information. I never would have thought about the drawbacks of purchasing a tiny home, loans, insurance, no tax write off, etc, Thank you so much. What a great idea to provide homes for veterans. We owe them so much.
I have been anonymously seeking investment advise on stocks and crypto currencies. Which is more profitable and flexible to invest in for short and long capital appreciation.
Stock I would advise, cryptocurrency is speculative, completely based on supply and demand. All currencies are, to some degree, based on what people are willing to pay, but it’s different with a crypto like Bitcoin. Unlike other currencies like the dollar or gold, it’s a much smaller market with regard to its overall size, so it’s more subject to big swings
@@stockpod8328 investments carry risk. The market could crash for various reasons. Companies could go bankrupt. Or, in a positive sense, a stock could soar over time. risk is important when you decide to add different assets to your portfolio.
Bitcoin trading right now should be on every financially cautious individual list. In few months you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today. Bitcoin is the future!!
I sold everything, bought a 5th wheel and started traveling. I found a place i wanted to live. Still live in my 5th wheel 3 slide outs . The main living area is 16ft by 12 ft. Not bad for a trailer. I love it never go back to conventional living. Not for everyone
TINY home …… keyword Tiny ………...……. In a business establishment meaning government office such as the coarthouse…......…… WHY do they need to categorize it as a TINY home?? Do they call a 1800sq feet home a Huge home? and a 1000sq feet a medium Home? ...Guess Im annoyed that no matter what they have to stamp out any possibilities of a poor person making it in todays world.
It seems that her research didn't really cover the correct nomenclature. If the home is under 400sqft and on wheels then zoning and permitting can be very forgiving. This home, being a park model RV, can be parked on the majority of residential zoned properties. The most you'd have to do is get permission from a county commission after showing proof that you have proper waste disposal and a sufficient access road onto the property.
Great info! I'm in Orlando (FL) and went round-and-round with the City. For some reason my area was not zoned for tiny houses, but after a lot of back and forth I got the okay. A couple of drawbacks: no wheeled structures. They must be permanently grounded, and they want it connected to City utilities. That defeats much of the purpose for me. The good part is that thought processes about tiny homes are changing on the daily. Some of these City officials are clueless, so the more 'the people' that voice their tiny house needs/desires the more favorable change will evolve. Thanks for uploading!
👏👏Thank you for this. My mother and I had this problem early this year. Sold my condo and was ready for my build in her backyard when all these factors came into play and that was after the $78k starting budget they gave me. So now I'm buying a 1200sq foot home outside of California and plan to stick to my minimalist lifestyle. So yeah not everyone has a lump sum of money or private land. But a lot of the aspects can be applied to smaller homes being built so I'm still a fan🤗🤗
Thank you for this eye opening info. I have looked at them and can't figure out where the high cost is coming from...you can get a 3 bedroom for the same price. Who would want to downsize if the cost is the same along with the way of financing and insurance etc.
I read recently that, if a tiny house is fixed-site (not on wheels), it is treated like real estate; however, if it is on wheels, it is treated like personal property. That affects various issues, like real estate taxes, but I don't know the specifics. Another point to research, and the answer may well vary according to where one lives.
Whenever I see these tiny homes I can't stop thinking how perfect they'd be as an artist studio, of even a holiday home/camping home or for someone who wants to downsize and simplify life. Also a great vision for using them to help with homeless veterans
Because when a disaster happens ' it is the government paid workers who have to risk their lives to try and rescue or recover people who decided to live in dwellings unsuitable for the weather.
Girl they tripping. These luxury Tiny homes in TX are twice as big as the apartments ppl pay 1200 for. I pay $650 in rent and can pay the same amount to finance a 4 bd 3 bath multi section manufactured house 😩 they even got cabin homes they so niceee
Wow! Thanks so much for this information. My state, MD, is NOT tiny home friendly. Each county gets to decide what you can and can not have under the umbrella regs for mobile homes. Hopefulky, more lenders will develop mobile home loans specifically for tiny homes, i know some do but they are in the hard minority. I was told if you list it as an RV, that may get around that and insurance.
I think this is a clever promotion for tiny-homes and, me personally, I don't see tiny-homes as a real solution for the current economic plight in regards to housing. That includes the homeless veterans matter also. The intentions may be sincere but I don't see it as a viable outcome.
@@MHStrayCat23 I think the person meant that tiny homes etc are a band-aid solution to the much bigger problem: the costs of living (particularly rent) is too high for most people to afford. (And too many slumlords.) The bigger problem needs to be solved. Especially as governments are encroaching upon our band-aid solutions and the costs of tiny homes and materials to build one keep going up. People need to unite and demand lower rents or better maintenance for the overpriced dives, but they won't.
I live in Cove, Arkansas and there are tiny homes here. In fact, I have a 12x36 cabin shed that would cost me $50 a year in taxes if I add a bathroom. Right now it is my "Sanity Shed" that sits in my garden and there is no tax for sheds here but I am contemplating making it livable space. Eagle Homes is a Tiny home community in Northwest Arkansas. I would love to create a Tiny Home Community but my spouse isn't going for it.
In the 50s, there were prefab homes made by the Jim Walters company. They made it possible for many to own a home. I bet that part of the problem is the builders and real estate agents. It cuts into their profits.
I Like Your Show and Get Great Information .. Always was Thinking of A Tiny Home For Myself Or Income Rental's .. I will Keep On Watching and Keep Up The Great Work😊
Why do I get the feeling that due to a tiny home's VERY limited square footage (399 maximum), that states and/or municipal governments won't be able to get a lot of PROPERTY TAXES from these meager dwellings, so they go in the opposite direction to create draconian measures (e.g. banning tiny homes, etc.) to ensure they are not available to the masses.
Greed is a bitch.
Totally agree all about money
the reality is draconian, false narratives...control...
Here in Texas, they need high property tax because the high schools need huge 50 million dollar football stadiums 🙄
Again cant tax homeless
We lived in caves and under sticks for thousands of years, but these homes are somehow unlivable and unsafe. 🤦🏻♂️
As a city planner, I find a lot of local and state ordinances (especially zoning) against tiny homes absolutely ridiculous and even immoral.
@@erlindaromero8790 it's fine until you need a major repair. Then you're on the hook for it if you are living in a house unless you are renting. But I love being in a senior complex. Yes there are irritating bits but over all it's great. Something broken/not working? No sweat, just call maintenance. No fuss, no bother and no out of pocket expenditure. If you live in a single home and you aren't renting, you pay for everything. And of course you also have to cover mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, and for garbage pick-up. All things that I no longer have to worry about.
I agree with you. If you don’t buy into or share in the “so called” American Dream of overpaying for college, homes & insurance only to put you in debt because they force you into jobs that refuse to pay a living wage, however they continue to raise the cost of living.
Sadly tases pay for schools and little homes do not pay. They way most places fund schooling prevents affordable housing.
So, you want a tiny home!
The Council of New Urbanism has higher density pedestrian zoning guidelines for towns to adopt. Hope that helps. 😊
so now tiny homes are going for 60-100k? because its popular? whtta joke the whole point was so u can live and not jst wrk and pay bills.....oof
I live mortgage debt free in a "tiny home." It's called a condo. And I have all normal city conveniences outside my door, unlike these which are almost always placed in a random field or trashy RV park.
I don't understand how the affordability factor of tiny houses has been erased.
you can still get affordable tiny homes. incredible tiny homes has cheap listings. cheapest way is to build
Yeah ridiculous. Can get a double even triple wide home for these prices. These are prices the government spends on things. Here in California the democrats spent $425,000 on 250 square foot apartments to be built for the homeless. Ridiculous waste of money. Like building 500 million dollar schools for a 1000 students. Or billion dollar “high” speed trains in the middle of nowhere.
FYI tiny houses are not condos and also it is not called a condo. And there all shorts of different kinds of tiny houses. @Microbio S
IKR?
My best friend did a tiny home himself. Bought a "shed" had them put a full loft on it. For 18k roughed out with electric. 1000 sq ft. He did everything else and put it on his land. He's debt free and loving it.
1,000 sq ft? That’s not a tiny home at all.
Wow, does your friend have a blog or channel with progress / how they built it ?
That’s a large apartment. My apartment is 700 sqft.
33 ft x 33 ft is 1000 feet. That’s as wide as 3 car garage. And deep enough for a 6 car garage
Do you mean 100sq ft?
One thing this video did was confirm just how unfree and controlled we really are.
I too have had a vision of starting a tinny home village. 🙏❤️🇨🇦
Exactly. They'd RATHER everyone be HOMELESS or paying through the nose in rent THAN OWN a small home. Just insane
@@bonezbaaaby that’s socialism. It’s not all free stuff
My friend in North Carolina wants to do the same.
You can have it-I don’t want to live like that.
@@bonezbaaaby It’s not either/or. You can work and have Nice things or you can just wear pajamas to Walmart and go home to your tiny house encampment. Yuck.
Nothing screams freedom like a centralized housing authority with dictatorial power over what you can live in.
There is only one true measure of freedom...and that is, if you can say no with no consequences to requests for your time, money, property, etc.. from anyone then you are free. But if there is even just 1 person (or 1 organization) that can ask you (or demand) your time, money, property, etc.. and you cannot say no without consequences (like being detained, assaulted, shot, jailed) then you are not free.
It really is as simple as that. And looking at the world today I don't know of a single place where people are free! Oh, a lot of countries try to claim freedom, but it's all smoke and mirrors to keep the NPC's quiet and subservient!
Jerry, I agree. These laws are a form of discrimination too because you have to be middle class to afford the kind of housing that is legal. Poor people are locked out of almost any housing options, and those who become homeless because of the lack of housing options often die a premature death as a result. These housing laws are literally killing thousands every year.
exactly
On your property
Ain't that the truth. My tiny house dreams are slowly going down the drain.
I would also like to have a tiny home community for young adults aging out of the foster care system! RE: veterans -- much of the problem with homeless veterans is also their mental health issues related to PTSD. That is something that needs to be addressed in tandem with housing. Also, the wait period for veterans to receive their healthcare. I have a veteran friend who has repeatedly requested counseling and has yet to receive any. :(
Yes yes yes I love this!!
Oh...and by the way, my father only talked to me about the war once, for about 1/2 hour, but I can tell you what it did to him from all the rest of the time... when he wouldn't talk about it.
I love the idea of those aging out! I would also like to see a volunteer Program put into place for adults who would love to offer themselves as, like, surrogate parents. So much goes on between 18 and 30, and having a cheerleader / guidance counselor is major! Many adults don't have adult kids around for one reason or another and would jump on this, maybe even plan holidays with them!
@@Jennifr1966 Yes! That idea of surrogate parents nearby would be wonderful!
Your friend needs to make another request for healthcare and if necessary ask to speak to the administration ad to why he hasn't been seen. Is there another place for Veterans that he can obtain help? Different city?
They've already started making them unaffordable
greed...when something's hot the greedy flock to it
Yes, it’s terrible!
Yeah...70k min for a shoe box!!
@@pjj9491 Well, that's capitalism that no one seems to want to do anything about.
Then "they" are not who you join up with to have a tiny house. The idea was never to live in "tiny house communities" that are exploiting a trend out of greed. Just walk away from those & do it yourself.
Wow, loft bedrooms in these things give a whole new meaning to "crawling out of bed".
Hahaha 🤣
Storage space
No other choice...lol!
I live in a camper with my husband, two kids (10 & 4 yrs old), and 2 medium sized dogs. It was supposed to be temporary while house hunting, but after covid we are stuck in it and let me say.... we LOVE it. It’s a Puma trailer and came with a washer and dryer. We built a dog run off the back bedroom door for letting the dogs out. They also have a childs playhouse with a pet door and ac window unit as a dog house. The kids sit in there with them and play too. The kids LoVe their bunk room as well. Each one has a tension rod with blackout curtains to make it more private. On the weekends, we flip the sofa into a bed in the main area and have movie nights. Last night was Detective Pikachu. We also can move the main large tv to mount it outside. So on cooler nights we light mosquito repellent tiki torches and sit in chairs, or on a blanket and hook the sound up to the installed Bluetooth outside speakers. There’s an outdoor shower with hot and cold water too for when we bath the dogs or rinse off the kids if they get too muddy. Our 15 year loan costs about $300 and I spend maybe $75 on electric, $30 on water (we now afforded a giant water slide the kids play on 24/7), our insurance is about $100... and that is it. We don’t pay for cable, and internet comes from our phones unlimited hotspot.
I’ve heard of off gassing and that these things weren’t meant to be lived in and that they are cheap. I want ppl to know from experience that after 1+ years of living this way..... I LOVE this camper trailer. I’ve had no odd smells or health issues (I already had Lupus prior) and with two kids and a rough husband, not a single thing has broke except a screen door and the glass cover on the stove. It’s incredibly large, 36’ or more with two slides and a large bathroom. The only thing I didn’t realize was the importance of a drinking water hose to provide water to the camper. Believe me that’s a must lol.
I think you can find joy in any size or type home. But if you are living through difficult times like us, this is a viable option and one where you don’t have to go buy appliances or even furniture.
Finding land for it is incredibly difficult in our area so we live on my parents 10 acre property with an electric pole and no septic/mechanical system. We have a giant black water external tank we have to dump twice a week. It sounded horrifying but isn’t that bad at all if you use the correct chemicals to break it down in the tank. We then go pay a couple bucks to dump it at a campsite. When the kids are older we hope to get a composting toilet to avoid this.
So just know it’s not the worst thing in the world to live in a camper. In fact, you may find that not paying $1000+ a month for a 3 bedroom house, hundreds in utilities, taxes, much more for insurance and maintenance is.... gratifying and relieving.
Sorry for the long post hahah I just wanted ppl to know this was a possible lifestyle if the pandemic destroyed your finances or just wanted to live small and save for a home like we were trying to do.
This is super awesome info, thank you so much! I'm looking to buy a travel trailer myself to live in and have been a little worried about insurance costs, and where to dump and refill water. I plan on using solar to stay off grid as much as I can. Finding a place to park it has also been a worry, unfortunately for me I don't have anyone I know with enough land for me to park on. Gotta buy something that allows RVs!
Again, thank you so much for sharing and I hope y'all are still enjoying your RV home! 💚
Thank for the advices
And in ONtario where do we fine place of such facility now a day ?
@@aubz81 I’m so glad I could help and my apologies I didn’t try to shorten the original comment hahah it’s essay worthy. Let me know how it’s going later if you have time!
@@butwhytho4858 oh no, the essay worthy comment is perfect...it was a thorough way to lay out the right info! I appreciate that! I have also been looking at the Puma trailers and they are NICE! I love that for you it is quite affordable, that is cheaper than rent on a tiny studio in my city, and you get SO much more. This gives me hope, as I was thinking oh man these things are gonna be in the $700+ a month range just for the payment.
Do you get a loan through the RV dealer or through the bank?
Thank you so much for your reply and original comment, it was truly the most helpful for me. 💖
Thank you I appreciate the comment and explanation The brand is puma you said?
USA should not have 40,000 veterans homeless. Should be in their contract when a soilder signs up he should be guaranteed housing aftermath.
You can get special home loans for vets. But you need a stable job
Yes, there are VA loans. But not all homes VA approved, and not all veterans have good credit or can work. Some veterans come home, disabilitys of all sorts and or family in devorcement.
agree....and free medical for life
Trust me, I have seen panhandlers holding signs saying they are veterans. Have upset my former homeless vet friends who ended up discovering the practically hidden vet ofc in the busy city neighborhood I ended up housed in. My vet friends say those holding panhandling 'veteran' signs are either lying or have addictions they refuse help as there are many programs avail to vets to address those addictions or mental illness! Veterans go to the top of all subsidized housing waiting lists and when the Section8s fundings are released. One of my friends housed temporarily with a roommate after thinking he wouldn't quality bringing in $149 monthly vet benefits. But he returned to the streets as politely he didn't like his roommate, was used to the streets for years and not used to a roof over his head-was like my other vet friends--happy to be set up with medical and definitely food resources! As for him, returning to the streets for the short time until he was still qualified for his Section8 voucher when released and knowing his case manager was looking for a apt for him, gave him the chance to say his goodbyes to his street/homeless friends and transition off his old lifestyle he had been living for too many years! I believe at this point in time, he is happily and comfy living in his new apt sitting in front of a tv, with a remote control in a LazyBoy as we talked and laughed about his goal and reward-&a lost reality&concept for many homeless.
Yes to many vets homeless.,,we need to fix this ,,I've been there,,,
Our government would rather have a very large homeless population instead of allowing affordable homes. That makes a lot of sense. Way to go USA. I challenge every senator, representative, every governor, the president, and local officials to actually try and use their brain....just for a minute. You can do it. I am rooting for you.
Hahaha, true, but don't get your hopes up lol
100% housing cost doubled and wages stayed the same. Not many can afford a roof over their head while working a full time job. Sad.
For politicians, local, stare, federal, it's always about the MONEY & GREED, never about the people.
But no one is paying them....wait a minute. Thinking is their job. Not enough money in serving in politics. Guess lobbyists pay more. How do you say corruption?
@@DimplesGenX not all wages
VA loans should approve these tiny homes. Especially for those w disabilities.
Exactly
The reason they don't is because a tiny home on a trailer is NOT required to follow building codes. Therefore they may not be properly wired or firewalled. They want our citizens in safe housing.
No. They’ll screw up the movement.
A person with a physical disability would have a difficult time in a tiny house especially given certain physical disabilities.
Would you want to crawl on your knees with knee issues? How would a wheelchair bound person get around in a tiny house? If you notice, the people who live in tiny houses usually aren't physically limited.
I agree that VA loans should cover manufactured homes which includes tiny homes.
@@Makka143 I agree with everything except the free from tyranny part.
Thank you for this information. It's very useful. Here in Kansas City, MO, there's a tiny home village for veterans.
There are about fifty homes and veterans are allowed to stay rent-free for a year. They take part in rehab if needed and job training -- whatever it takes to get them off the street and back on their feet. Bless you for thinking about them.
Wow that’s amazing!
I love that! How wonderful, I hope more cities implement something like this.
We built a tiny house ourselves for a "camp" because we couldn't afford the outrageous prices, plus I wasn't about to climb a ladder to a loft at 57 years old. When it was done, we loved it so much we sold everything and moved in! Still a work in progress, though, as are all homes. Heat bill last winter in Maine was $350 for wood. Just thought I'd share my tiny house experience. They have their place but it's probably not for everyone.
I used to work in a factory that made these. We had a bunch of them catch on fire after they got sent to their destination because they let someone who wasn't licensed do the electrician work. They made us do a lot of cheap and sketchy fixes too. If you buy one please before you buy it make sure to inspect absolutely everything top to bottom, twice.
Right On The Mark.
Omg that's terrible the builder wasn't RVIA or Noah certified then.
SOOOOO good to know!
You’d think they’d be shut down if their homes keep catching on fire
That is just common sense. Pay a few grand for a reputable electrician. Not that big a deal. 🤷
State Farm covered Sheryl’s She Shed.
Her she shed was struck by "lightning"
Lol
😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hate that damn comercial and the term she shed with a passion.
The less the government knows what you do on a peice of property the less they will tax you.
no one ever owns anything in America to we only rent from the government
AMEN
Neighbors talk
@@charliebrown6161 you own the house when the mortgage is paid off but the land is owned by the city or town government through property taxes.
@@STMARTIN009 Not even that. I believe legally the cops can overtake anything you own for whatever reason but idk if that's specific to certain states only.
Homeless veterans....that’s just criminal IMO. If nothing else tells you that your government is not there for the people, this certainly should. Anyway, thanks for info! Very helpful video.
SERIOUSLY,THEY SHOULD HAVE FREE LIVING,SERVING THIS DISGUSTING WAY OF LIFE AND SERVING FOR THESE SICKO LEADERS THAT ARE LIVING IN MANSIONS🤮🤮🤮💯
They’re to busy helping illegal aliens!
As a veteran
it would be an insult to the both of us
for me to live in a tool shed
our leaders shouldn't have sent men to other countries that weren't on our soil attacking us. those American soldiers willingly invaded a foreign land (unless drafted).
Fact Check: HUD director Ben Carson is actively pursuing tiny homes as a solution for homeless.
Ben Carson. Lol.
We have a gorgeous Tiny Home community in Greer, SC. They are even using one as a Coffee shop and one as a B&B. Love it, love it, love it!!
Margi Mackowski-Seif awe, my former partner lives in Greer. BMW engineer. It’s a nice community.
Enjoy your small world.
dino macioci He’s traveling a lot, so I’m not sure. Probably in an apartment temporarily when he’s in the country. He’s also extremely tall, so it would have to be customized, and I don’t see him doing that while traveling a lot. Lol.
I love in Anderson and didn't know this! Thanks for sharing as this is something I'm interested in!
@@aapacheco23 Take the Greer exit and go to Buncombe Road. Turn Left. Cross 29 and get into the far Right lane. Turn Right onto 101. It is approximately 5 to 7 miles out, on the Left. You will see the coffee shop up on the hill ( The Tiny Barista) . Turn in there.
It is so well laid out! I love the place!
Someone I know build his son one of these in his back yard for 4,000 dollars. His son was loosing al his money in rent and his father decided to help him and lets him live i his backyard rent free. I don't know all their story, but I believe his son suffered a divorce and was having trouble qualifying to rent a place on his own after the divorce.
Since my evil sister in law stole all of my husbands inheritance, (Which he worked for for 45 years for, while daddy supported her and whatever boyfriend she was living with) family business, that was supposed to be our retirement, I was hoping I could get a little something like this. But the prices are crazy. I’m thinking now one of those wooden sheds, those are pretty solid, In my daughters backyard. I don’t want to live in their house, nor put the burden on her. All I need is a place out of the rain, and she has WiFi😉.
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@@mangot589 *Justice is blind.*
Maureen Collins 🤷♀️ it happens all the time.
Maureen Collins I know. ☹️
damn they been making tiny homes with wheels for years ITS CALLED A CAMPER !!!
Only if you enjoy living in a really badly built, poorly insulated 'home"
What appliances that cost a mint to repair if they go out
Tiny homes are usually built with two by four construction like a residence, and can be properly insulated
Some even insulate them with spray foam, and at least one company I know of uses sips Construction ( for a lot less than what this fancy Park Model costs)
@f you that's right if you like living in poorly constructed, badly insulated spaces that have no warranty and redundant unnecessarily complicated systems, I guess
Otherwise no
Been living out of an rv that was supposed to be temporary for five and a half years now. I do not recommend it.
charles sowers campers are tiny homes and 64,000 for a tiny home??? There’s a mobile home place that’s selling a brand new 2 bedroom 1bathroom trailer for 21,500.
The dirty little secret of RVs is that they’re only designed to hold up being used about 4 to 6 weeks a year. They count on you not using it that much had accordingly build very low quality. (Particleboard, Thin, low insulated walls, Staples instead of nails, plastic Instead of metal or porcelain, Flexible pipes rather than copper, the list goes on and on).
#1 reason to buy a tiny home: Its easier to live off grid, not dependent on government nor anyone else.
Oh! Right on. Off grid obviously means unhappy government which also means making it difficult.
you can do that in any small house that you can buy apparently cheaper than a tiny house. prices are insane.
@@pattiannepascual plus, I think it's a lot easier to deal with a regular house, like if you have to sell and move, dealing with water and power, etc.
I learned about the rules when I first started researching more about the tiny homes. Not being able to have a traditional mortgage was a big no.
$800 a month???!!! That's what a mortgage payment is for a full size regular house! That's ridiculous! What's the point then? Thought a tiny home would be so much cheaper. That's just greed. Ugh...
Angie's ASMR I thought 800 sounds crazy 2
Rent here in NY is AT MINIMUM like $1,500 a month. $800 sounds great lol
They said starting at $800 mo. I pay around that for a regular house!
Remember that many people don't have the ability to qualify for a loan and make that monthly mortgage payment . This should be a way for the Federal Gov. or on a State level to set up tiny home communities for the homeless. Another factor to keep in mind with the homeless is that it's not always a financial situation but there's also a MAJOR mental health problem among the homeless.
CoogieBotLoafer In my town they have nice looking 2 bedrooms , 2 bathes for 640.00 a month rent.
This is a ridiculous price on these tiny homes.
Here in our area a park is selling them, brand new, 101k. The lot rent is...hold on to your hat....898.00 per month!!
@@wilmer4258 absolutely crazy. I helped a friend finish out a storage bldg bought new for$2,300 for a 14x24 had plenty of room for a living room, 5ft regular bathtub, Queen size bedroom & furniture, small kitchen. She could have had more room if she'd wanted lofts. End total with great insulation, full electric, water was under $6,200. She had a septic tank already. I can't believe that price I've seen on these. She has 5 acres separate where she lives an started putting 1 & 2 bedroom little homes up as rental property. Utilities included she rents each one for $650. a month. They stay rented.
In my area you can buy a small one bedroom mobile home for about 20K, provided you have land ready to set it on
Lisa Casteel Clark ain’t that the truth
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At 50 years old & being someone who has lived in trailer houses in the past, most people including myself don't have to good of views on trailer houses but somehow making them smaller, raising the prices to ridiculous prices & calling it a tiny home somehow makes them in style
I was thinking about that. Might as well just buy a trailer. No loft, but so what.
@@doriswhite1348 as I get older 57 now Im thinking that loft is just not gonna happen
Get a lot cabin in the woods.
@@STMARTIN009 yeah but you have to make sure you have power and water setup
It's called rich trust fund children thinking sluming it is fun.
"Tiny Homes": the tax dodge that became a fad that became a scam
You are totally right! Even though I LOVE tiny homes, the permits etc can be a problem. I would reccomend a manufactured cabin. These are 600-1500 sq ft and are built in a factory and can be delivered to your site! Cost is fairly the same as a maxed out tiny home
That’s a great suggestion. My husband and I are looking to downsize/ sell our home and I’ve been exploring many different options. I’ll definitely take a look into these cabins!
I rent an apartment in Reno and have thought about finding a tiny home community in Western Washington. A big concern is finding a place to park it!
In a country this wealthy, no one - no matter the reason - should be homeless. The fact that 40,000 of them are veterans, is obscene. I've heard of some of these tiny home communities set up specifically for veterans, and I think it's a wonderful idea. States, municipalities and the insurance ind. need to catch up with the tiny home concept. It would solve many problems for many people.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Austin has a non profit called Mobile Loaves and Fishes which has a community called Community First. It's a tiny home community that houses homeless. Great project.
RE: No matter the reason, no one should be homeless.
I am single male, and have been fighting to NOT be homeless most of my life. Was a carpenter 30 yrs, always got laid off. Got into Information Technology and for 16 yrs now. Contract jobs all been able to get. Those end, and takes up to 5 months (one time) to land another job. I drive a '72 Monte Carlo, have Flip Cell phone, CRT TV which takes converter box to watch it. Lived in same 1 bedroom apt since 1994. No money to date all my life, and I just come home, sit here on pc for knowledge and entertainment, and I have not turned on Heat in winter, nor air cond in summer, but instead use fans and dress for occasion. I cook myself, and work on my own car in apt parkinglot. 2006 only worked 5 months that year, 2007- got dui and only worked 4 months that year. Took all meaneal money I saved. 66 yrs old, and got my health, but always so close to not having rent money. No reason huh..... Walk in my shoes... Oh.. Yes I know, I should get extra jobs and work 22 hour days..... Having to work till I am 70 just to get $1,900 a month for Social Security... You see, I never made that much money in my life. I was 29 yrs old before I ever made more than 12K in one year.
@@seanbrooks9308 I don't want to 'like' this, but to acknowledge it. I am so deeply, sincerely sorry for your situation. I'm sure it's one repeated several million times over, and it's a crime - this country spends 54% of its discretionary funding on an already bloated military budget, and we can cut taxes for rich people - but we cannot even guarantee our own citizens healthcare, education, decent housing or a living wage. There are few things that make me more angry and heartbroken, than to hear stories such as yours. There is no justifiable reason that you've had to live the way you have and do. I live on SS, and if not for that, I would be on the street. So I'm no comfortable, wealthy person offering false sympathy. I truly do feel for you, and again; am sorry this has been life for you. For what it's worth, I pray for you and hope for better days.
What has honestly helped me keep going all these decades... However someone wants to perceive this... BUT... I am very aware I have a.. well, someone the Creator established with me when I came into this world. That being, looks out for me, does what he can to comfort me, looks out for me, has my Best Interest @ Heart. And whatever else I am not aware of. Point is... I know I am not alone here enduring this, and just doing what I can to get back home where all this first started from.
@@seanbrooks9308 I believe that when we leave this material plane of existence, what we suffered here will seem like the blink of an eye. I do believe in God's comfort, and that no matter what has gone before - we'll exist in an eternity of peace. I'm glad I didn't offend you by saying that I would pray for you. One never knows... Please do know, though, that there's someone out here who cares what happens to you, and that I will be praying for you. :)
Well just like some places I know that requires you to have a thousand square feet as a home. The way to get around that is a decking that is the remaining amount that needed to equal 1000 square feet. So if your house is 500 square feet you build a 500 square feet decking that's all. That is living space. Learned that the hard way. The more we allow the government to govern what we can or can't do we won't be able to go to the bathroom without being told we doing that wrong too.
Most regulations are put in place to protect other people and property. When someone else is regulated, it's great. If it's you, people complain about it.
1 place I was looking at wanted a 600sqft concrete slab foundation minimum
That is not considered living space where I live. It only covers what is under roof heated.
These regs are here for a purpose and I own a small (around 650sq ft, no garden, back-to-back terraced) house that currently cost around £300,000. They were meant to be starter homes but no starters can afford them.
However, when I was looking to buy, nearly every other flat was a fraction of the size. We're cramming more and more people into smaller spaces and they still cost a fortune; unless regulated we'll end up in a situation like HK with its horrific overcrowding.
My living sq footage probably isn't much bigger than a tiny house (this one here has more kitchen than I do!) and certainly in the UK many flats are much smaller. But at least an investment in bricks and mortar, however small, will remain. These are a fad and they're losing their original purpose to big business trying to make as much money as possible but you don't even buy anything as permanent as a trailer with one of these
The price is to large for the amount of sq footage.
It's a good or bad deal depending on the housing market where you live. Remember, there may be a lot of people paying more per square foot than you do.
Nicely put
dont forget it doesnt come with land...so really any manufactured home is a raw deal...they drop in value every year as they rot before your eyes and after 20 years you need a new one
You are right..i can get a800 sq ft home for same price
@@philtripe Right!! I mean they use COMPLETELY different materials building than they would on a large house so... oh wait.... actually they don't... I guess they don't rot any faster than a regular house :-(
Some tiny houses in Texas are considered RVs. Which is a recreational vehicle. Which most if inspected they don't pass all rules. My husband and I just got an RV and he saw the cabling for the washer and dryer and is now gonna check the rest. Apparently they didnt put 2 separate cables just 1 running thru 2 outlets and that's bad.
Sad reality being told.. My fantasy living in cute brand new tiny house in the middle of mountain is gone now. Going back to original plan, buying regular house and work until the day I die! 😂 Thanks to Kristina always being honest and informative👍
You can still do it, it will just require an up to code sewer system, certified well, electric service. And a 911 address, driveway( culvert) mailbox and on and on ..lol
If you start your plan when you’re young then you can retire and enjoy everything being paid off already. I wouldn’t want to live in a tiny house in a tiny house encampment.
@@johnbrodeur58 it HIGHLY depends what state you live in and if the land you bought has HOA's nasty hands on it.
@@daisydukes8252 This. This is what we did. We bought our first home when we were both 46; paid in full in cash. It's the only way to do it, if you ask me.
What ever happened to one room cabins with a bathroom?
They were very spacious even though living quarters were all in one. Many of which had a fire place or a place for a pot-belly stove for heating. Never were they illegal to my knowledge & they were very inexpensive to build, while being affordable to live in & to maintain.
Seems to me people's idea of luxury is distorted.
Just my thoughts & opinion.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. It's all personal perspective. Our 3,000 sq/ft house will be paid off in 11 years. It has more than doubled in value. Can't say that for a tiny home or one room cabin.
Dave Ramsey wouldn't agree that tiny homes are a good future nest egg investment. Our "real" real estate properties will worth $1.5 mil by the time I retire. Can't say that for tiny homes or one room cabins. It's a dump fad.
@@xanthanx I agree. I think someone else described them as disposable housing.
Congrats on making a wise investment in your home and early pay off. I paid off my home early as well it feels great having a large financial asset.
@@nikkimcdonald4562 Congrats on paying yours off. I can only imagine what a financial relief that feels!
It depends on what you doing. A home as an investment is very modern idea. It wasn't that long ago that a home was a place to hang your hat at night and nothing more.
@Cliff Moore exactly! Not to mention most people live pay check to pay check..
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IT IS NOW COMPLETELY LEGAL TO LIVE IN A TINY HOUSE IN IDAHO!!
WOOP WOOP!!!
Irony is that I live in a house..a proper 3 BR 2 Bath frame house on a brick foundation. It's 900 sq ft, but according to updated building code, if I were to want it built today, it would be too small to be legal.
THIS kind of thinking is why there are a lot of homeless around here.
@@VolcanoEarth don't know where you live, but this is definitely worth looking into.
To sell your house, and build a tiny house.
You could afford to finish it and still have thousands left over.
Different States have different laws when it comes to building codes.
You should look into it.
@@valeriepickens2533 Is this all of Idaho? I am looking for property there to go completely off grid. I will build the small house myself with the help of a few others and I look forward to going completely off grid.
@@BrynnCarrollARTIST honey, please except my apology for being so late with a responce.
Yes dear,...it is all of Idaho!
As long as you follow the building codes within the category you are placing your home, ( ie,...if it is on a trailer, you need to contact the Idaho DMV, if it floats, you have to register it has a boat) showing they are treating a tiny house build the same as all other residential buildings.
Please contact the tiny house commission in Boise.
They are waiting to celebrate!
Not many have shown up yet, because most don't believe it.
WE BEAT HUD IN IDAHO.
Welcome home to all tiny home owners,...and true free Americans!!
Please call the Idaho housing commission to finally great started on your dream,...we need fishing buddies!!
@@BrynnCarrollARTIST honey, my Grandfather was Slim Pickens.
We have a family value to protect.
You can trust what I'm saying.
We'll leave every light in the state on for you!!
Big developers don't make big $$$.
Sad because homes like this could solve the rampant homeless issue in this country.
See San Fran.
See Hawaii...
I had two tiny houses on wheels that I used as rentals on my own property for two years. Cash flow was awesome, until the county came knocking. The good news is that they were very easy to sell and they didnt depreciate much at all.
I suspected that, when she mentioned a concern about resale, I didn't buy into that.
county folk that came knocking should be in jail.
Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport TN...Randy Jones builder with lots available. Every home is custom and the town of Newport welcomes this type of living and I think the area banks are on board as well.
You can buy a single wide mobile home for $30,000. All finished, appliances included. Will be insured and is tax deductible. Much more room also.
@Night Garden Not to mention drug deals that happen, and hillbilly fights that show up. Cops came to the mobile home, telling a woman to randomly stay on her neighbor's front porch at 4am in the morning, since the woman had a fight with her gun-carrying ex boyfriend. The neighbor called the cops but the cop drove away. The neighbor happened to have a young child, now threatened by a gun-carrying ex boyfriend.
True, HUD homes are cheaper. There is a reason. Park models are built to the ANSI code, much like a modular.
If it's going on to a property you have to deal with planning and zoning where I live and have a separate septic system which adds to cost, am exploring incinerating compost toilet but gray water can be an issue
These are the types of houses that should be build. most folks now days cant afford these $ 200 k pus homes . I know I cant !!! www.houseplans.com/collection/tiny-house-plans-and-micro-cottages
Yes, I found a 1 bed 1 bath mobile, it had the porch on the front like this park model in the building, but it was a mobile home, it was so cute and I loved it.
our Government needs to stop giving away so much money to other countries.
@Cliff Moore Israel is a welfare queen.
The Israelis need to learn to code. 🤠
until the people of this country wake up and VOTE the right folks in and then put term limits on them we will continue to be told HOW to live!
They give out money to steal their resources. That is trade by batter. American Government don't give money to anyone or any Country unless they are going to benefit or steal from those Countries. They love to invade their Countries.
@@cocobutterchin6768 America owes NO ONE! And it is obvious YOU have no clue how other countries are rampant with corruption! Get off your anti America bullshit!
More like they should stop waging wars and sticking their nose into peoples business
That shower is HUGE compared to showers in an RV. I’m guessing you haven’t toured many motorhomes. I live full-time in a motor home.
Rosemary Dolliver I do also and I love it. Trying to live as simply as possible
That shower is bigger than my shower in a 2600 sq ft home! My shower is 3x3.
lymarie1974, same here! I’ve owned 9 houses throughout my life and I hope to never have another one own me! I’m 68!
Right? She said tiny shower and I laughed
My only concern would be that I hope the floors are sturdy and that the windows are too. Storms, hurricanes. Etc. Depending on if you are living in a very hot or very cold environment or state then these need to be double paned windows and be secured for any disasters so that's something really huge for me.
6:45 Bingo now we come to the real reason she has a problem with them. She is a real estate agent. She has a vested interest in the status quo of large permanent homes highly regulated that she can make a living off selling.
Of course, wouldn't anybody?
Set up a business and call your tiny home "storage", then deduct expenses. A good CPA should be able to figure something out. But the most difficult is getting zoning approval. Neighbors are always the first to rat you out, err, complain.
Other than that pesky little occupancy issue…
The whole idea of a tiny home is to not have any mortgage or debt. Why would you even consider a mortgage on that small, ugly, manufactured trailer home? Lame..
It is adorable . 😄
Because the majority of Americans can't even pay off their credit cards every month.... Let alone save 30-50k to buy one and set it up with cash....
I agree, that the idea is supposed to be no debt, but at some point a bank is gonna figure out a way to finance one so they can take advantage of this...
That truly is one UGLY house . . . just not worth it
That’s what I thought!!!! May as well just buy a house. 60k??? When I can build one for 10k????
Even with a mortgage, let’s say you got a 10 year mortgage on a 50k tiny home. You’ll be paying roughly $600-$900 per month depending on interest. Opposed to a 30 year, $1500 a month payment on a full house
I wish they would bring back "mobile/manufactured home parks" where people own the land/co-op. They have a bad rep but the ones that are well kept are lovely and affordable.
I live in one of those co-ops. Its a beautiful place 😃
Lana Brooks
Really?! Any I’ve seen are filled with chain smoking, pot smoking drunks ... the typical trailer park community. Even the elderly were all chain smokers ... It’s quite disgusting and poisonous to live so close to that, when I have a healthy lifestyle and wish to breathe in clean air.
They still have them around.
Resident owned trailer parks are hard to find. One park in Florida was willed to the residents when the land owner died. Each coach owner gets an share of the corporation. The share is tied to each land plot so no one that doesn't own there can take a share. Was a very nice, well kept park for 55+ folks.
@Bob Grey Where's yours?
Why was Kentucky not on your list? They sell a lot of those homes here and there are many places without any building codes at all so you are good to go. Land is affordable and taxes are low. I know several folks that built their own small cabins and it was no problem. ALWAYS a good idea to check your local codes and such before considering building anything. I enjoy your videos Kristina.
3:36 $64,000 for a tiny house. Wow, no. That defeats the whole purpose of them. There are cabins for sale everywhere for that much.
Absolutely! And the mortgage interest is only 3.328% or so...
Actually considering the cost of real houses, $64,000 seems reasonable.
I live in Washington state and have two friends with tiny homes. They had none of the financing, placement or insurance issues you spoke of and love their homes. My husband who is 6'1" can stand in their showers comfortably with head room to spare! So I would say the take from this is that it's only a bad idea if you happen to live in a state with too many regulations. But I guess that's why they put wheels under them 😉
great video...as a thirty plus year contractor id like to point out the "trailers" we had in the 1960's and 70's were aluminum skinned and could easily last a lifetime (i grew up in trailers) now "manufactured homes" are just particle board thats just stapled together. much more expensive to repair and maintain than a stick frame home...and a side note, one good fart on a bad day and that little house is out of commission for a good hour
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Hahaha!
Land? Sewer? Electric? All those cost way more than the tiny home.
The worst part of this is that loft is so dangerous its crazy, it take four seconds for a house on fire to fill up the ceiling with smoke, anyone up there will die of smoke inhalation before they can even think if waking from a sleep. if the one exit is block by fire jumping from the black can result in injury. and the windows are too small to escape from. These are definitely not to code here and look incredibly uncomfortable, plus you're subject to pay ground rent and might as well have a full size at that point.
The loft is just wasted space, either use it for attic storage(can't have enough of that living "tiny"!), or forget it entirely...
Also IMHO, the square footage wasted on the porch would be much better used as living space!
You can get or make them without lofts.
Kristina you do what most people in this country do not, you share reality for those of us who appreciate and listen to what is happening with all these rules elites create for Americans. Super work. You helped many.
LULUBELLE Karin thank you. ❤️
We have so many blessings in our country, but there are some areas where we lack understanding. Tiny Homes is a great for people to own a place to call home, so it's not fair that in some states, it's banned. Who came up with these ideas? Local Government, do better!
Special interest lobbyists hard at work keeping America in debt.
The biggest movement I have found right now is Shed/Cabin to home because the manufacturers offer no credit checks and easy monthly payments. You have to finish it inside completely though. They can be finished as cheaply or expensively as the owner wishes. I've seen some awesome ones that have been done. It gives "small" house living without going so tiny. That is what we are looking into because the manufactures will build to the states required specs.. I saw these tiny homes but the loft is just not good for us older folks to be groveling on our knees.
In April 2019, the U.S. had a homelessness population of over 630,000 with 67,000 being veterans of the armed forces.
So sad. They go risk their lives and a lot of just don't have family that cares for them or the veteran themselves are choosing to be homeless.
@Tessie I agree...some don't have those problems and still choose to be homeless.
Hi there. The rest of them are the elderly who don't have the resources to live a decent existence. Take care and God bless.
@Tessie They have problems because of what they dealt with.. but likely would never be able to work again. Mental issues don't just wash away because you give up the alcohol and drugs. And lots of them don't have drug-alcohol problems. we just tossed them out in the street after they came home.. I dunno if you're just heartless or unaware or both.
Lmao, You actually sound clueless and rude. You think one idea works for everyone. I dunno why you're so hateful, but You don't live in their world, you barely live in yours. There are lots who can get a job, if you give them a place to clean up, buy them some clothes and a place to shower, and find someone who will hire them..So, can we send them to you? Lady lighten up and put some love in your heart. geez.
I live in Georgia, I bought a tiny home from Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport Tenn. they are the most affordable tiny homes I have found. Tiny homes are great for resale. They also have 4 communities for their homes
How much is their lot rent? Hope they never sell because after we purchased a trailer home and put it in a trailer park, that eventually sold to the big corporate owners that bought it, and everyone that was living there was eventually priced out with higher lot rents on top of mortgage payments. Something to think about for future just saying. I love the incredi box and watch their yt channel though. I like small just not that small and I wouldn't want to have to worry about being bullied out later which is happening to us now again, in an older neighborhood. Ya know out with the old in with the newer more expensive higher property taxes. The greed in this country is ridiculous.
Where did you place it in GA? In a backyard?
Where I live in Northeast Florida, I was able to get my tiny house on a recreational vehicle loan with my bank with a 9%interest rate.
THE CHEAPEST WAY to "LIVE" IS WITHOUT ""ANYTHING" AT ALL JUST "LIVE" UNDER THE ""BRIDGE"" And Hopefully the Government will Leave you ALONE Under the Bridge..
The cops run you out sometimes & you will be the 1st person in a lineup. It depends on local
Good stuff Kristina! I love the homeless veteran idea for tiny homes! Keep up the good work my friend!!!
I built my 700sft house for 12,000. I love it. I fought my county and won. They didn't have a legal rite to tell me what I could do on my property as long as it could be sold and pass code. Fight back by doing your own research/homework well before you try. Have a lawyer help you who is not a friend of the county. (Hint) There are old laws still in effect from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Girl thank you so much for this video. It came at the right time as we had begun to talk about a tiny home for my daughter. You gave us lots of things to think about. I had never watched your videos before but I’m now subscribed and look forward to seeing more. The deal for veterans is the most wonderful thing I have ever heard of. My husband is a veteran so we have big hearts for all veterans. We really are not where we can financially help with that but I know a lot of ppl who are and I’m gonna talk to them all and see if we cld do anything in our area. I’m friends and neighbor with a congressman, our county judge and other government persons that cld be a lot of help with this type of endeavor. Thanks again.
Thank you for thinking of us.
USN CVN-75 Disabled (once) homeless vet. I live in a 12x30 tiny off-grid cabin that people like you helped me build.
I recently purchased what I would call a small mobile home, rather than a tiny home. 1 bedroom, approx 550 square feet. Fleetwood model 14401X. It cost 25K base price. I made upgrades and the final price was about 40k before delivery. That is lower cost than many of the tiny homes I see advertised, and it is a fully functional 1 bedroom home.
I love you for doing my “homework” on this situation!
My friends from college have had a tiny home for 6 years and they have tax deductions, they also went from 220 to 350 sq ft tiny home and we’re able to resell with profit.....🤷🏽♀️
You are right. She got all the tax information wrong. In addition, with the new tax code, you’d have to be over the standard deduction for it to even matter. $12,400 for single and $24,800 for Married. Over 90% of people just take the standard deduction now. X-IRS Agent here.
That's awesome. We are working on ours. It is def. Worth it. Don't let people talk you down. :)
I originally started looking at tiny homes on wheels, but at the time I was in California and there is no place to park them. Then I started looking at building out a schoolie, but I am an artist and need a space to create and a woodshop. I also looked at living on a sailboat, same issue - Then my company transferred me out of Cali to Georgia, and that is when I realized I could build a small cabin on a foundation, not sure yet if I will be able to be totally off grid yet here, but it is looking like a possibility. The home will have to be at least 759 sq. ft., I can do a metal shop building for the wood shop and garage, and I am thinking of art studio being a sun room for light. I might go up to 1000 sq. ft. just to have a spare room for kids that will include stand able loft for master bedroom. My kids are completely grown and don't live with me. I really want to be free of utility companies like PG&E who price gouges customers, doesn't maintain their equipment, has started hundreds of forest fires in California, and burnt down one whole town and parts of other towns killing close to 100 people. Now they are random blackouts so they don't have to maintain their lines and stuff. I am a little disillusioned on that part. I was brought up subsistence farming and was composting before it was cool to be green. I want to be independent in that manner raising my own meat and eggs. More over when I look at homes most of the space is wasted and just more places to clean instead of being out enjoying life. I want to live small and minimal. The best part is I could do this for cash, even if I have to live in an RV for a time while I am building it.
I knew a couple in Savannah who lived in an old renovated big boat that was on stands and had stairs to it. They had a few acres and i think a real house on the same lot, though. Worth checking out. Boats can be moved, too.
These tiny homes are just a bunch of trailers reinvented.
This is so helpful Kristina! and yes to putting every homeless veteran into a home, tiny or large. It's disgraceful that a single one of them is on the street after the service they have given to our country. I had NO IDEA there were so many homeless veterans in the USA.
Tax I've avoided for the last 28 years, and I work self employed full time. Just stay under the radar and live in a small home on wheels that can me moved easy it's that easy. Who needs a large house when you can only be in one room at a time. This life style enables me to save a fortune. Never forget all you need in life is a safe place to sleep, shelter, shower and cook.
@Ricoville No problem I've baught several new, Condos in the Philippines where I've allso built a house my partner lives in and I will retire there in 4 years, Condos I rent for extra income for my retirement, my money is untraceable. I don't need, or want a state, pentoin. I create real income from real estate. That if I want can allso sell if the time ever came that I need to release my cash avoiding all taxes is easy when you know how. Why should I give the Goverment 40% of my wages and why should I pay local taxes to Councils every month. Think out side the box and become wealthy by doing nothing more than what you do now.
Vacuuming the loft looks like a real chore
Kerryjane Voth roomba
Leaf blower for the dust, lol!
On my hands and knees with a lint roller
seriously I could vacuum that with my bagless dirt devil in about 10 mins with no sweat lol.
@Arthur Santel doing it on your knees would get old very fast tho
You are right! I used to own the mobile home in a nice park to live cheap and sell higher. But the reality was that in most nice parks have very stricted regulations and because of the rent has been raising so high, people are not trying to buy the mobile homes anymore. For me, it took 11 months to sell and the price i sold was almost half of what i was putting for the mobile home. Some gangsters are staying trying harrassing neighbors but no one can do anything besides moving out. Those bad neighbors know even police can not arrest to stop them harrassing. Most parks can not really put a fence around to keep a privacy. Please do not buy a mobile home. You will lose money.
What a great video. Someone with $250,000 to invest and some open land could build a tiny home community in a place with open/reasonable ordinances.
In some way a mini community of tiny homes should have its own HOA, share infrastructure etc. Only 2 cars, all dogs fenced etc.
they need to put up tall hedges between those danged things. the tiny home communities I've seen remind me too much of trailer parks.
The banks want to force you into five times the house you need at ten times the cost. Remember, bankers, lawyers and builders run the real estate business for their best interests, not yours.
they run most industries and laways find a way to keep you down - or paying them. Its about to get far wrose thanks to globalists Agenda 2030.
One they are overpriced
So glad I found your channel. You are a wealth of information. I never would have thought about the drawbacks of purchasing a tiny home, loans, insurance, no tax write off, etc, Thank you so much. What a great idea to provide homes for veterans. We owe them so much.
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I sold everything, bought a 5th wheel and started traveling. I found a place i wanted to live. Still live in my 5th wheel 3 slide outs . The main living area is 16ft by 12 ft. Not bad for a trailer. I love it never go back to conventional living. Not for everyone
TINY home …… keyword Tiny ………...……. In a business establishment meaning government office such as the coarthouse…......…… WHY do they need to categorize it as a TINY home?? Do they call a 1800sq feet home a Huge home? and a 1000sq feet a medium Home? ...Guess Im annoyed that no matter what they have to stamp out any possibilities of a poor person making it in todays world.
This isnt a "tiny home" this is a park model which is built to standard for camp grounds you cant tow them without an 18 wheeler.
Some people think they are tiny homes because they are smaller but clearly this is not a tiny home. Smh some people I tell ya..
It seems that her research didn't really cover the correct nomenclature. If the home is under 400sqft and on wheels then zoning and permitting can be very forgiving. This home, being a park model RV, can be parked on the majority of residential zoned properties. The most you'd have to do is get permission from a county commission after showing proof that you have proper waste disposal and a sufficient access road onto the property.
Great info! I'm in Orlando (FL) and went round-and-round with the City. For some reason my area was not zoned for tiny houses, but after a lot of back and forth I got the okay. A couple of drawbacks: no wheeled structures. They must be permanently grounded, and they want it connected to City utilities. That defeats much of the purpose for me. The good part is that thought processes about tiny homes are changing on the daily. Some of these City officials are clueless, so the more 'the people' that voice their tiny house needs/desires the more favorable change will evolve. Thanks for uploading!
Where in Orlando did you get approval for a tiny home? Id like to do the same. I live northwest of the city. Thank you.
I used to haul these on occasion. A nice respite from the typical 18ft wide, 15'3" high, and 90ft behemoths that I hauled.
👏👏Thank you for this. My mother and I had this problem early this year. Sold my condo and was ready for my build in her backyard when all these factors came into play and that was after the $78k starting budget they gave me. So now I'm buying a 1200sq foot home outside of California and plan to stick to my minimalist lifestyle. So yeah not everyone has a lump sum of money or private land. But a lot of the aspects can be applied to smaller homes being built so I'm still a fan🤗🤗
Thank you for this eye opening info. I have looked at them and can't figure out where the high cost is coming from...you can get a 3 bedroom for the same price. Who would want to downsize if the cost is the same along with the way of financing and insurance etc.
Depends on the state/area you live in.
The average around my area is 4-5k. This is so cheap compared. Can't get anything that cheap.
I read recently that, if a tiny house is fixed-site (not on wheels), it is treated like real estate; however, if it is on wheels, it is treated like personal property. That affects various issues, like real estate taxes, but I don't know the specifics. Another point to research, and the answer may well vary according to where one lives.
I love that tiny home, its so cute!
Once the collapse happens, these little homes will be gems.
Sophie Hawkins you’re correct.
I'm 5'9 and I felt like Alice in Wonderland when I toured tiny houses.
Whenever I see these tiny homes I can't stop thinking how perfect they'd be as an artist studio, of even a holiday home/camping home or for someone who wants to downsize and simplify life. Also a great vision for using them to help with homeless veterans
@@KristinaSmallhorn Most definitely! The Nimmins should get themselves one :)
They’d make a perfect beach house!
I'm so glad the benevolent govt is there to tell me what I can and can't do on my property.
Because when a disaster happens ' it is the government paid workers who have to risk their lives to try and rescue or recover people who decided to live in dwellings unsuitable for the weather.
First reason: Too damned expensive.
Not ok to live in a tiny home, but a 100sq ft apartment is a ok...
Girl they tripping. These luxury Tiny homes in TX are twice as big as the apartments ppl pay 1200 for. I pay $650 in rent and can pay the same amount to finance a 4 bd 3 bath multi section manufactured house 😩 they even got cabin homes they so niceee
Wow! Thanks so much for this information. My state, MD, is NOT tiny home friendly. Each county gets to decide what you can and can not have under the umbrella regs for mobile homes. Hopefulky, more lenders will develop mobile home loans specifically for tiny homes, i know some do but they are in the hard minority. I was told if you list it as an RV, that may get around that and insurance.
I think this is a clever promotion for tiny-homes and, me personally, I don't see tiny-homes as a real solution for the current economic plight in regards to housing. That includes the homeless veterans matter also. The intentions may be sincere but I don't see it as a viable outcome.
I completely disagree with you lol
@@MHStrayCat23 I think the person meant that tiny homes etc are a band-aid solution to the much bigger problem: the costs of living (particularly rent) is too high for most people to afford. (And too many slumlords.) The bigger problem needs to be solved. Especially as governments are encroaching upon our band-aid solutions and the costs of tiny homes and materials to build one keep going up. People need to unite and demand lower rents or better maintenance for the overpriced dives, but they won't.
I live in Cove, Arkansas and there are tiny homes here. In fact, I have a 12x36 cabin shed that would cost me $50 a year in taxes if I add a bathroom. Right now it is my "Sanity Shed" that sits in my garden and there is no tax for sheds here but I am contemplating making it livable space. Eagle Homes is a Tiny home community in Northwest Arkansas. I would love to create a Tiny Home Community but my spouse isn't going for it.
In the 50s, there were prefab homes made by the Jim Walters company. They made it possible for many to own a home. I bet that part of the problem is the builders and real estate agents. It cuts into their profits.
I Like Your Show and Get Great Information .. Always was Thinking of A Tiny Home For Myself Or Income Rental's .. I will Keep On Watching and Keep Up The Great Work😊