Military Family Escape A Life Of Mortgage Debt By Building A Tiny House
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.พ. 2022
- This military family have built an incredible tiny house to call home! One of the challenges of being in the military is the probability of being relocated. Needing to pack up all of your belongings and find a new home in a new city can be a challenge, but what if you could just take your home with you?
That's exactly what Russel and Sarah decided to do, when they repurposed their deposit for a conventional home and instead chose a mortgage and debt free life for their family in a tiny house on wheels.
This home has been cleverly designed to give each family member their own space while functioning as a comfortable and welcoming family home. Now parked up on a property right across from the air force base, Russel only has to jump over the fence to get to work.
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We absolutely love this story! Russell and Sarah really thought outside the box and created a wonderful place for their family to call home. Especially in a job which sometimes requires relocation, having the ability to take your house with you is a huge advantage. We hope you enjoy the tour! With love, Bryce & Rasa
Always a pleasure watching new content from you Bryce.
Best one yet. Love getting rid of living room to have bedrooms and bigger kitchen and bathroom...the couch/ table is brilliant!
Brilliantly told, very heartwarming. Hope you are well, great to see content that you were able to do pre-covid, I believe I felt your adrenaline pumping to be able to film live.Well done!
Love this home, location, and family. So wonderful they can live a peaceful life in this crazy time we are in. So happy for them. THanks for sharing their story! Thank them for serving in the Military as well. Takes a hole family. God Bless.
Bryce and Rasa, you’ve really done a beautiful thing with this channel, it gives people who feel trapped in the financial mess of today’s world hope that they can have a paid off home and can realign their focus onto who they are as people. My girlfriend whose always been opposed to the idea actually is showing interest now thanks to you guys! Keep up the good work it’s good to see good hearted people do well
When the wife said “we are here to live not pay off a mortgage…” all I could say was AMEN! She needs to scream that from the rooftops. I’m encouraged to continue working toward this goal.
@THE M NETWORK ( The Millionaire Network) I agree with you. The space doesn't matter as long we're happy and free of huge debts because of mortgage.
I am glad I have this notion before I purchase.
Yeah Better live in this type small but luxurious home instead of taking huge loan and spent your life in fear of paying mortgage on time.
We can also add one wooden room on the deck later to make room for the daughter when she is like 15 yrs old.
Add some removable mirrors on the deck so that it can used as big living room outside and then put some curtains if you need some privacy.
As am I ¨̮
W.I.S.E👌👌👌👌
It must be amazing when you discover families who's lives have changed simply by watching your channel....."we can do this!"
It really is!
You changed our lives too. I watched your channel for years and my husband was fortunately into tiny living too. And now we are living tiny and many friends with big houses comes to inspire themselves by our mininimalism and BIG garden. Thank you!
His wife looks SO SO SO GENUINELY HAPPY. It s so rare to see such face nowadays, it just made me eyes wide open!
Wish you all the best, great family!
This house only looks 'Tiny' from the outside! When you go inside, it looks like a regular sized family home! I love it! I don't remember ever seeing a Tiny house with 3 nice sized bedrooms! Thank you Bryce and Rasa!!!
Yeah, and you notice Bryce didn't bump his head as tall as he is, even in their bedrooms. I bet they have avoided a lot of financial stress and argument by having fresh and open space outside (not even crammed with nextdoor neighbors!), NOT having to spend the gas money, wear and tear on the car, and an hour or two in transit everyday to work/home, and cutting that mortgage down and out!!!
Yeah
Because the roof is high enough
"We were just that normal family in a rental" 'There is absolutely nothing special about us". I have watched many many wonderful videos on this channel, but this is the first time I have been moved to tears. What is profoundly special about Sarah and Russell and girls, is that, as a 'normal family living in a rental' their values motivated them to take that sideways step to tiny home living. Love and simple living means so much more to them than 'stuff', and 'big' and so on. Perhaps there is hope for families to be able to survive this growing housing crisis in our beautiful New Zealand, and stay in control of how they wish to live. Thank you - my day is brighter
Well said. Me too
amazing quote
So true and beautyful dude...nice 😁 done
i too was brought to tears by this emotional video-it just goes to show as humans we can not only live within our meana but find true joy in doing so! Cant’t wait to build our own tiny to call home!
The fact they are living their life focusing on family rather than a mortgage, makes them extra special💖
Many blessings🙏🏽
What an incredible design for a family. And they didn't have to sacrifice any conveniences! I'm saving this for reference when we get around to building our own tiny house on wheels. Thanks so much for sharing and showcasing this home.
You're welcome Jill! Thanks for watching. :)
It does seem the best family layout so far.
This is pretty much what I want too, just that I want a home cinema upstairs.
I’m saving it too.
@@dubious6718, I was thinking the main bedroom could convert into a media room.
This is the first time I’ve seen a tiny house where the bedrooms were generous. Especially when it comes to having kids, they need their space. This was a very considerate design. Many blessings to the family!
Love this! The amount of space people DON’T use in their “average” sized houses pretty much would equate to a tiny house and I honestly feel like this is the future! No one needs 10 rooms in their houses anymore, I bet this is so freeing!
People also tend to fill up that empty space with things they don't necessarily need. It accumulates into so much extra stuff. You bet these people are living with the necessities and maybe a little extra but will never hoard.
I only wish we all could find a place like that to park our tiny dwellings!
I love how he has a Captain America shirt on, the shirt he took out from his closet was Batman, and the onesie he took out from under the bed was Spider-Man. Beautiful home!
This design is incredible! The duo loft is one I've never seen before. What a lovely family with two gorgeous daughters! I loved the beautiful Moms constant welcoming smile. Superb!
What size is it ..? Could the layout be drawn, please.?
And her giggle!😃
What’s not to smile about when you are mortgage free?!
@@loisrussell7 3 x 8 meters
My immediate reaction to a family with children (especially daughters) living in a tiny house was “Oh that sounds awful! I feel so bad for them,” but this design really works and the fact that the girls have their own rooms will take the family thru the hormonal teenaged years relatively smoothly! Good job! I’m impressed by this 3-bedroom beauty! This is a smart layout for any couple with children or planning to start a family someday. I’m convinced!
I do wonder, though, how they’ll feel once the girls are older - can’t stand up upstairs at all.
@@epictetus9766 They can always redo the roofing anytime, I don't see a problem with that, at least they will have the money to do it.
You could very easily build another space, like an external office, for study if it was an issue. Given they aren't paying a mortgage, I imagine it wouldn't take long to have enough money to do something like that. We have one in our backyard for my partner that only cost $9k and can be moved on the back of a truck
@@epictetus9766 There have been some videos here whereby folks have gotten another smaller tiny house to use for kids, or for living space. The biggest thing I'd think might be an issue is only one bathroom, but that can be addressed later too! Great layout on this tiny home! Love it!
I love how they both feel the pride of how this tiny house move has enabled them less debt, more peace of mind.
6:10 The way he looks at his wife admiringly is the pretty good sign of happy husband. He looks at her like he is proud of her and has lots of affection in his eyes for her. 🤗🤗
warms my 💗😍
They seem like such a lovely couple
She is an amazing and supportive woman!
The kids bedroom, the kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom, everything is so well thought out! Really loved this beautiful home💜
I love how enthusiastic the wife is. This way of loving must be serving everyone well. I love they have the girls their own room!
shes a teacher at my school and shes wonderful :)
I love Bryce's consistent joyful attitude.
Literally just started my military journey and was thinking about going tiny, this video couldn’t have come at a better time for me, thank you!
That's great Alex! Perfect timing indeed. All the best on your journey.
@@Lykfoto shuuut ùuuuppp...
What branch and where did you get stationed ?
@@Lykfoto Вы разговариваете сами с собой?
Thank you Alex, because of you we can sleep at night and go about our daily lives knowing you and your military family are protecting us. God bless!
No Matter how many tiny houses that Bryce have visited, I can always feel his passion and excitement through the screen, which is really something makes his channel popular and stand out.
I also love to see how respectful and excited Bryce always is as he visits new tiny homes around the world. I watch all the tiny home shows and his is my favorite because he is so down to earth, is always positive and happy which is contagious and addicting to watch more.
Yea...hearing those phrases that indicate passion and seeing special items of the home..."oh, can you tell me about", "i see that you have made", "are we ready to check out, can't wait to see..."
So true. He is an exceptional interviewer...so genuine.
yes it's amazing that he visited so many tiny houses and still finds unique cool stuff in every home..
I’ve watched every video of LBIATH ever made … many more than once. This the first time I’ve commented. Charming family, charming home. As a father of two daughters that is aspiring to go tiny … I just want to say thank you.
We loved hearing the smartest comment that the tiny house means much less time to clean, and more time to enjoy the family and life 💙 and its affordability in every way
this is the absolute best tiny house design I've seen for a family! I love the children's separate spaces. Brilliant!
I was about to say the same thing! I could move into this same model quite easily, if only I can find property that legally allows one in my area.
What a delightful family! You can see their passion and excitement and lack of stress written all over their faces. How clever to be able to live an even larger, more passionate life with no mortgage. This is the way the whole World needs to move towards.The design of it is wonderfulI and I especially love the kitchen/bench/table.I would love to find some directions on how to build such a wonderful piece of furniture.
You can probably find in online - I've seen these designs around.
This is incredible ! One of the best if not the best tiny house I have ever seen so far ! I think the extra width and height in the home makes all the difference . This is a life changing build ! I am inspired ! When Sarah says "This is Gold" it really is !
Agree. Best design.
This house is absolutely beautiful and very well planned. It looks like a normal sized house and it has none of the temporary holiday home-feeling that some other tiny homes do.
I'm an old Navy Brat. Both my parents served during the Vietnam war (Dad was stationed in the Antarctic the year I was born and brought Sea World's penguins back with him when he came home for the summer). We moved cross country every 2 1/2 to 3 years, with more frequent local moves (from temporary housing to the first unit available, or the first rental available if that was even possible, to one that could more comfortably fit the family). My mother had moving down to a science. We could pack up a house and load a moving van better than some professional companies. Having a house that could move with us and that we never needed to pack up? That's as revolutionary as carrying your telephone around in your pocket - and being able to keep the same phone number. We had to say goodbye forever to a lot of people growing up in the military before cell phones and email. It's a completely different world for military dependents now, and much of that for the better. I hope this change catches on.
I'm sure that's made you strong!!
Thank you for all your and your family’s service and sacrifices!
Thank you for your share. I was curious how they shipped their house overseas. I didn’t hear that part. Had you looked into that part? Does it fit on a shipping boat? And what about customs? Just some thoughts.
@@empressnairobi3027 I don't think they said. Usually large things are shipped via boat.
“We’re nothing special”. You are - this is fantastic! Well done you guys. It fits perfectly with your work, and the bedrooms are superb.
exactly what I was thinking! They're very special and and an inspiration to us all.
I really like how they prioritized everyone having a bit of personal space. Very cute home.
Старшая похожа на папу, младшая на маму. Отличный дом. Просто великолепный. И такая милая семья. Папа молодец. Мама чудесная. Дети счастливы. 🌹
My husband and I are both in the military and have been kicking around the idea of a portable tiny house. It's very encouraging to see it working so well for this family!
Same, but we’ve been wondering if getting tiny house would affect our bah
Thank you Bryce and Rasa for this video…being from a military family it’s nice to seeing a military family living and enjoy to the tiny house lifestyle. He’s right it cost a lot, tiny house is way to go for a military family that constantly have to station in different parts of the world every couple years or when tours done. Beautiful job 👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Jasmine! Glad you enjoyed the episode. :)
I just love Sarah. Such a beautiful spirit.. Your daughter's are lucky to have you guy's.
"We are still dreaming. The world is our oyster with this freedom we've had from living in a tiny house." Love this. Some may say that not buying into the traditional housing market is a mistake, that there's no better way to grow your nest egg in leaps and bounds than to buy, sell, buy, sell, so it's great that this video ended on this note. Looks to me like they've got their priorities straight and are making smart decisions!
As a military family in the US, this is something we honestly think about a lot!
Make sure to find out how easy or readily available pieces of land are in any n all states you might need to plop your tiny home in before making that decision. Being from California n Santa Barbara specifically, finding a spot big enough for even a tiny house sounds....Impossible!?! Just sayin, it seems to be different in New Zealand?
This is the best tiny layout for a family I’ve ever seen! It does depend on living somewhere with good weather to have the living space extend outside, but with a metre or two more you could expand one of the kids’ lofts and could very comfortably fit a family of 5. Well done and God bless!
I really love the couch that transforms into a double bench and table for 6! That's awesome! I love their story. Beautiful family. I wish Tiny houses can become a thing in my part of the world.
What a smart family. I was taught to buy the best/biggest house I could. The bank loved me! It's great that we are slowly coming around to a smarter way to live. Thank you for yet another great example of tiny living for all.
Yes, the banks love it. Where I live they won't finance anything under 1000 sq ft - and most communities won't let you build smaller than that. Time to move out of the Dark Ages and stop supporting the banks.
We’ve been fortunate to be able to pay off the mortgage on our 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home after 20 years, but as retirement comes nearer downsizing and simplifying looks more and more appealing. And if we can live in comfort at less expense, we’d be able to give more to good causes and also to help our daughters get established in this increasingly difficult world (and/or to leave something for them when we’re gone).
Woah that COUCH/BENCH in the kitchen is SO PRACTICAL and EFFECTIVE!
I love that they can keep the continuity of living in the same house, no matter where the father is stationed. ❤ 🇺🇸
Bryce, I really appreciate that you're not shying away from the reality of the current economic state of the world right now. Very refreshing
What a well thought out design - and home. The happiness is breathtaking...they glow with it.
As an American, I know the prices of EVERYTHING have become frightening, here. I’ve heard & read about how especially horrid prices are there. So, I applaud this couple’s decision to think outside of the “housing box” to make their lives worth living. And, what a spectacular tiny house they have👌. Nice couple, nice, family, nice house, nice story to watch…
Yes however the wages are much higher in NZ
What a beautiful family! From the start of this video I've found myself rooting for them and just wanting them to win. What wonderful parents and kids ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Absolutely gorgeous home…. I love how they’ve done the girls rooms.
The whole place looks spacious but at the same time warm & cosy.
Lovely video Bryce & Rasa. Take care both & lots of love xx
This was a lovely home! I hope each one of my children as they enter high school will start building a tiny home so they can start out life with very little debt. Thanks for inspiring me with all of your videos!
Such a gorgeous house! And leaving without debt is...gold!
What a well designed home, well thought out to suit your families needs. So pleased for you all. May you continue to enjoy. Also thank you for your service sir. 🦋
What a wonderfull episode:
This family totally nailed it: bringing your way of living in alignment with your values, is easier said than done - so lots of credit & respect 🏆
The way your videos are filmed and edited are perfection Rasa. Bryce you're a great host and every time I think you can't outdo yourselves, you produce even a better episode. Lovely family, beautiful tiny home and area. So enjoyed this, thank you for what share with all of us.
Hello Miss
So happy for them! They build such a beautiful tiny home! It's so warm,cozy & inviting! Love the girls rooms! They can still be close yet have their own space! Thank you Russell for your service!🤗
This video truly hits different. Thank you Bryce, Sarah, Russell, and their 2 daughters. Our world is truly our oyster. And you all are so special
WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC HOME SETUP for this family of 4. The upstairs a spacious masterpiece layout to accommodate two siblings. Downstairs, the parents have perfect privacy. What a splendid down-to-earth couple. Trailblazers, who took a chance, and found sustainable living in an inflationary mad world. One of your best videos, yet!
Just the positive bling I needed today. Such a family, such an idea, such a future! My best to you, Russel and Sarah!
SO happy you're back! 😌❤️
So are we!
been watching a lot of tiny house channels but i always find myself coming back to this channel.. it may not be the most fancy one but your videos felt more sincere and authentic.. it has that nostalgic feels on every video that will make you inspired to make your own as well.. keep it up!
Beautiful home, beautiful family. And I would say that what they have together as a family, makes them special. Thanks for sharing.
This is easily one of the best tiny houses I've seen! It doesn't feel "tiny," it has enough private space for everyone, and they can keep with it as the kids grow.
Amazing story and a beautiful home design.
As someone who once served in the US Army I know all too well the moving about of that career of service. Kudos and best wishes to you all.
This chapter feels so special. Russell and Sarah sure have a beautiful family and beautiful tiny-house
Just wonderful!! Sarah and Russell understand what is really important. This really hits home! I'm so excited to see your familiar format. The other videos are good (even great), but really miss the true enthusiasm that Bryce brings to each home showing!!!! Bryce, you are a truly special human!
Lovely family and a well laid out tiny house. Great parking spot too. I wish them all the best with their tiny house living😊
Living in that kind of nature is stress free.
Simply living is peaceful.
Never ceases to amaze me how many different and amazing models of tiny houses there could be...I'm definitely saving this. What an amazing build! And such a cheerful family.
I think this is the absolute best tiny home I've ever seen. 3 bedrooms, downstairs stand up bedroom, great storage ideas and tons of outside space.. Thanks for this one
@@dolcemaddalena Well I guess Maddie this home is not for you
Lol He goes to work by walking through 5ft of bamboo in his yard. Like some kind of portal to a fantasy world.
haha! Yeah, it is a bit!
@@livingbig more like the job is the real world and walking back home is going thru the portal to dreamland.
I love that you’re addressing a real problem that’s happening everywhere Brice thank you from Canada
This is so lovely. Living tiny, the family is so happy, peaceful and full of Life. I love 💕💕💕
Oh, goodness, are those girls little carbon copies of Mom, or what?! haha!
Such a well designed, cozy home! It's so perfect for this family and their needs!
What a beautiful home, and what a wonderful way for a family to live! Simple and close to each other. Such nice people!!
I just finished watching this video and the family has figured it out for themselves during these terrible times we are living in, both financially as well as family time together. I wish them much happiness and a wonderful life that they have created together for their family. Much luck from Georgia, USA.
I have watched many videos on this channel and out of the hundreds this family has worn my heart! Maybe its because they are a military family but the way they have solved a huge problem by going tiny just makes me proud of them. God bless this family!
What a cozy home and a wonderful family! It's so nice the way these parents gave importance to a proper space for their daughters. I wish them the best
So good to see this family living simply and happily...
The home is looking amazing...
This is incredibly inspiring, thank you Russell and Sarah for sharing, God bless your wonderful family 🙏🏽
Russell and Sarah..wow,..you're a really lovely couple! I thoroughly enjoyed this video and your home. Sarah, your closing chat....beautiful smile....humble words...I just loved it. 👋❤
The whole energy of this living space is amazing. ‘Living not working’ such a wonderful foundation. Snaps on the cool table design, did an awesome job! Yes, yes, yes…
Wow! This Tiny House is my favorite! It has everything you need. The space and storage thats perfect. Great design! Thank you for sharing.
Best Tiny house layout I have ever seen!!
Very well done! Congrats on their new life! Inspiring!!
Always good stuff, thanks Bryce!
What an amazing story and house. Thanks Bryce. Good to see you out there visiting tiny homes!!
Thanks Andy! It's nice to be able to film again!
The mums laugh is just lovely... What a sweetheart 😀
This has got to be the most well laid out tiny house I have seen. Love it❤️❤️❤️
So happy to see you able to make vlogs!! I've missed your showing different tiny homes and your happy spirit!! Thank you
Congratulations to this family. Blessings to them. This is a beautiful tiny home.
What a beautiful home you have built for your family, blessings to you all as you venture out into new experiences with each other!
I love that each kiddo gets there own space! And the outdoor living is amazing!
This is one of the most beautiful tiny houses I've seen. Just wow! Makes you think about going tiny. Love it! Thanks Bryce.
Russell & Sarah have such a beautiful roomy home! This has to be one of my favorites, absolutely one of the greatest designs with the best use of space, I just love it!!
I also love the art work throughout the home 🏡 💕 Thanks for another great tour Bryce & Rasa 👏 ❤👏
This is the best designed Tiny House I have seen. Beautiful late out, perfect space. Bless you all.
Thanks Bryce for sharing this lovely family's home. It is my dream to building my own tiny house some day to come. This is so beautiful
Love this house..So practical. And thank you Bryce and rasa for beautiful home tour ❣️
I really like this tiny house. My dad was Air Force and we moved quite a bit. Finding new housing was hard for our mom. This way of living is perfect for the girls, no new adjustment to a different home. It was always difficult for my brother and I having to make new friends and attend a new school. It sounds strange to me now, but even in the 1960's different states employed different teaching methods. Being able to take your home with you is such an amazing concept and it definitely allows stability.
This is so beautiful! Wow! Peace of mind, beauty, laughter, fresh air .......awesome!
So inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home and living experience with a Tiny Home and also the freedom of being mortgage free.
Beautiful tiny home indeed!! I want one so bad lol this makes me want one even more 😀 And thank you Russell for you service sir and god bless you and your family. And god bless you and yours also Bryce.
What a lovely house. Dreaminf of my own.
REALLY loved this home/setting. What a lovely family!
Thank you Bryce n Rasa. That was a incredible experience!
What a beautiful tiny home for your family! Love how you are next door to where the military base is plus how great it is that you can move your home whenever you are relocated. You designed the interior and exterior well and I love the artwork too. That's great how you daughters have their own lofts while you have your own downstairs bedroom space. The kitchen set up is marvelous too. Thanks for sharing. Jenny