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

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  • Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
  • If you're considering building or buying a tiny house, watch this video first! We're talking about 5 really important things you should consider before you decide to start a tiny house project.
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    1) Finances
    Tiny houses can be a more affordable housing option than a full-sized house, but there’s more to think about than just the price tag of the actual house.
    For example, how much will you have to pay to buy or rent land to put it on? Will you need a loan to buy or build your tiny house?
    Will you be building the tiny house yourself or buying from a builder?
    Make a long term budget for your tiny house lifestyle, and compare it to a long term budget for your current living situation.
    2) Location
    We would definitely suggest doing researching and securing a space to put your tiny house before you start building.
    If tiny houses are legal where you live, then you should probably have a much easier time finding a place to put your it.
    In places where the rules are less clear, you should probably think about having multiple options for locations planned in case things don’t work out at one of the locations.
    3) Insurance
    Find out if you can get house insurance before you build or buy in case there are specific requirements to qualify your home for a policy.
    Maybe your insurance company will only insure a house that was built by a professional, or a house that has some kind of RV certification. Make sure to research this in advance, and find a company (or several) that are willing to insure your tiny house because you don’t want to be stuck with a brand new tiny house that you can’t insure.
    4) Climate
    Climate can have a huge impact on how you build a tiny house, and how enjoyable it is to live in one.
    In warmer climates, tiny houses can overheat pretty easily. How will you keep it cool? In a colder climate, you may spend a lot more of your time indoors. Will it be enough space?
    5) Inputs and Outputs
    When we live in an apartment or in a house, we don’t often think about where our water and power comes from, or where our waste goes. In a tiny house, you’ll need to plan how you’re going to manage these inputs and outputs.
    We hope you found these prompts helpful in your tiny house decision-making process :)
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @callingyouout3954
    @callingyouout3954 5 лет назад +387

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

    • @Cherrykins
      @Cherrykins 2 года назад +29

      tracking devices :D

    • @Cherrykins
      @Cherrykins 2 года назад +10

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

    • @Cherrykins
      @Cherrykins 2 года назад +14

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

    • @ClappinDabbin
      @ClappinDabbin 2 года назад +11

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

    • @ClappinDabbin
      @ClappinDabbin 2 года назад +2

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

  • @CoastalKite
    @CoastalKite 5 лет назад +624

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

  • @GlobalEarthRepair
    @GlobalEarthRepair 5 лет назад +774

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

    • @beth8775
      @beth8775 5 лет назад +19

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

    • @monkeymoonky7900
      @monkeymoonky7900 5 лет назад +9

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

    • @beth8775
      @beth8775 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @jzt999
      @jzt999 4 года назад +33

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

    • @user-ej4li1lt3d
      @user-ej4li1lt3d 4 года назад +4

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

  • @Galemor1
    @Galemor1 4 года назад +289

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

    • @nhdawgrooma
      @nhdawgrooma 4 года назад +15

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

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 4 года назад +5

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

    • @marlinaquiroz06
      @marlinaquiroz06 4 года назад +6

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

    • @laurentgravot7831
      @laurentgravot7831 4 года назад +1

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

    • @helenevigdal2531
      @helenevigdal2531 4 года назад +3

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

  • @origamiandcats6873
    @origamiandcats6873 5 лет назад +513

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

    • @SouthernBelleReviews
      @SouthernBelleReviews 4 года назад +226

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

    • @mfdotbmoore
      @mfdotbmoore 4 года назад +9

      😭

    • @jadeskye7600
      @jadeskye7600 4 года назад +85

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

    • @jpoppinga8417
      @jpoppinga8417 4 года назад +30

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

    • @malikasjourney6075
      @malikasjourney6075 4 года назад

      😭😭😭

  • @wombatone5577
    @wombatone5577 5 лет назад +81

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

  • @driftless1870
    @driftless1870 Год назад +2

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

  • @jadesidhe2634
    @jadesidhe2634 4 года назад +23

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

    • @BrandyTexas214
      @BrandyTexas214 3 года назад +6

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

    • @1997saltydog
      @1997saltydog 3 года назад +1

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

  • @msponsler1
    @msponsler1 4 года назад +7

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

  • @drsmbrownlee
    @drsmbrownlee 4 года назад +51

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

    • @lucygray6162
      @lucygray6162 3 года назад +3

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

    • @loyevangelists
      @loyevangelists 3 года назад

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

    • @user-nb2sn6id4r
      @user-nb2sn6id4r Месяц назад

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

  • @KyrstOak
    @KyrstOak 5 лет назад +1249

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

    • @DylanBegazo
      @DylanBegazo 4 года назад +13

      Sun Jara well said.

    • @SuperTigerTV
      @SuperTigerTV 4 года назад +17

      Not necessarily true AT ALL.

    • @gratefulbear2183
      @gratefulbear2183 4 года назад +58

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

    • @fordrestored4646
      @fordrestored4646 4 года назад +9

      SuperTigerTV nah it’s true

    • @Mona-kg6hy
      @Mona-kg6hy 4 года назад +25

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

  • @theWZZA
    @theWZZA 5 лет назад +629

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

    • @hepthegreat4005
      @hepthegreat4005 5 лет назад +78

      Exactly. Just get an rv at that point.

    • @ashlynwanderer
      @ashlynwanderer 5 лет назад +52

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

    • @trahar6257
      @trahar6257 5 лет назад +76

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

    • @hepthegreat4005
      @hepthegreat4005 5 лет назад +41

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

    • @fgc-linux1650
      @fgc-linux1650 5 лет назад +80

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

  • @yulin114
    @yulin114 5 лет назад +77

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

    • @mattechols9941
      @mattechols9941 5 лет назад

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

    • @michaelbeattie6874
      @michaelbeattie6874 4 года назад +5

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

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 года назад +1

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

  • @barrez7300
    @barrez7300 5 лет назад +126

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

    • @mountainguy4710
      @mountainguy4710 5 лет назад +2

      Not after you guitar?

    • @reneea7811
      @reneea7811 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @honestlyna
    @honestlyna 4 года назад +5

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

  • @ptotheatsign
    @ptotheatsign 5 лет назад +243

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

    • @ptotheatsign
      @ptotheatsign 5 лет назад +23

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

    • @GlobalEarthRepair
      @GlobalEarthRepair 5 лет назад +13

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

    • @ptotheatsign
      @ptotheatsign 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @ZeoCyberG
      @ZeoCyberG 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @tonylocks28
      @tonylocks28 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @jbkhan1135
    @jbkhan1135 4 года назад +14

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

  • @tonylama2012
    @tonylama2012 4 года назад +3

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

  • @mladyskirk5524
    @mladyskirk5524 5 лет назад +23

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

  • @marlenekluper428
    @marlenekluper428 5 лет назад +14

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

  • @lalab9554
    @lalab9554 5 лет назад +18

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

  • @donnaduncan1952
    @donnaduncan1952 5 лет назад +63

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

  • @FalbertForester
    @FalbertForester 5 лет назад +363

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

    • @jeannelipham2583
      @jeannelipham2583 4 года назад +22

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

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 4 года назад +2

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

    • @dm607
      @dm607 4 года назад +11

      Or crawl to the bed with arthritic knees!

    • @NastyFool7
      @NastyFool7 4 года назад +7

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

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 4 года назад +25

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

  • @Itried20takennames
    @Itried20takennames Год назад +2

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

  • @Kylek821
    @Kylek821 5 лет назад +254

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

    • @donnaduncan1952
      @donnaduncan1952 5 лет назад +2

      Great idea!

    • @joseron523
      @joseron523 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @jaysungardiner967
      @jaysungardiner967 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @donalddavidson3354
      @donalddavidson3354 5 лет назад +16

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

    • @geekyzombie
      @geekyzombie 5 лет назад +30

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

  • @nobackhands
    @nobackhands 3 года назад +3

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

  • @tonyzuniga7484
    @tonyzuniga7484 5 лет назад +27

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

  • @geekyzombie
    @geekyzombie 5 лет назад +22

    This video needs to be spread far and wide!

  • @tallulahbeaverhausen4382
    @tallulahbeaverhausen4382 5 лет назад +52

    Smart and well done !
    Great content, as usual !

  • @clarityMarie
    @clarityMarie 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @rainvixen3931
    @rainvixen3931 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @Sparxdd
    @Sparxdd 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @rpmcmurphey927
    @rpmcmurphey927 5 лет назад +16

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

    • @laurentgravot7831
      @laurentgravot7831 4 года назад

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  • @Shar_Bandraoi
    @Shar_Bandraoi 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @jamessutherland762
    @jamessutherland762 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @brittney1950
    @brittney1950 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @debragauger2248
    @debragauger2248 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @kimberlyanderson3301
    @kimberlyanderson3301 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Tomipeace13
    @Tomipeace13 5 лет назад +56

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

    • @MicahTheExecutioner
      @MicahTheExecutioner 5 лет назад +5

      Tomipeace13 same here sis

    • @johndeveney3878
      @johndeveney3878 4 года назад +6

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

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 4 года назад

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

    • @lll3388
      @lll3388 4 года назад

      Yea in Cali

    • @nightterror007
      @nightterror007 4 года назад

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

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV 5 лет назад +20

    thanks for the tips

  • @elainediack889
    @elainediack889 4 года назад +2

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

  • @sarah_k_kreative
    @sarah_k_kreative 4 года назад +3

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

  • @diannamarie464
    @diannamarie464 5 лет назад +3

    Great video you two! You covered a lot of vital information! Thanks! ☺

  • @gayeblinman5055
    @gayeblinman5055 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @rutyael18
    @rutyael18 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @saffronandloki
    @saffronandloki 3 года назад +1

    This was really helpful, thank you! Id be keen to hear more about challenges (and their soluti9ns/outcomes) of tiny house build/buy and living. Hope you both are doing good in these crazy times 🌻

  • @georgekane1985
    @georgekane1985 4 года назад +4

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

  • @jenme7926
    @jenme7926 5 лет назад +2

    Very good things to think about!! Thanks for sharing 😊💕

  • @gbjacks2
    @gbjacks2 4 года назад +1

    Thanks!! This is sooo informative and realistic. Also for putting out info that will help the tiny house communities.

  • @jamestravis1037
    @jamestravis1037 4 года назад

    Thank you for your suggestions..... I have never considered some of the points that you made. I appreciate it.. You have been extremely helpful !!

  • @EugeniaSoares
    @EugeniaSoares 4 года назад

    Thank you guys. This was an awesome video. Finally a good start point with questions for me to start planning!

  • @VickyRBenson
    @VickyRBenson 4 года назад +17

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

  • @pngo1818
    @pngo1818 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you so much for such an informative video. 💜

  • @sayeednmb
    @sayeednmb 5 лет назад +3

    Very well thought out and great ideas to think about.

  • @maraelaine7360
    @maraelaine7360 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the advice! I am in the planning stage and this advice is very useful.

  • @NumberThatNine
    @NumberThatNine 4 года назад +1

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

  • @ShadyPastel
    @ShadyPastel 2 года назад

    Excellent video to keep things 'real' I also like the comments and discussion it has created for people like myself who are in the research phases. Thanks to all.

  • @carriemoench3545
    @carriemoench3545 2 года назад

    Great, informative Video! Nice to have a heads up in advance. Merry Christmas!

  • @charlottelynn3095
    @charlottelynn3095 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks this has been the most informative videos on tiny s .

  • @sunnyrays2281
    @sunnyrays2281 4 года назад

    Great video. Well organized and highlighting all the important stuff. Thanks!

  • @marlooostmeyer2778
    @marlooostmeyer2778 3 года назад

    Thank you for the information. Good things to think about. L
    ove your videos and really appreciate the time you put into this channel!

  • @dneuman7455
    @dneuman7455 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @victoriablanc761
    @victoriablanc761 5 лет назад

    wow great info. thx for this. we are considering a tiny house so all of these things are relevant.

  • @gardenboots7464
    @gardenboots7464 2 года назад

    This is a VERY helpful video. THANK YOU :)
    I've been enjoying your excellent video content for years now. Keep up the excellent work, and ENJOY the journey.

  • @cacarotogod6695
    @cacarotogod6695 4 года назад +1

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

  • @SrSrk98
    @SrSrk98 5 лет назад +8

    as always , informative,useful, to the point...amazing tips...awesome souls to watch:)
    superb! thank you so much:) lovely lovely to watch your videos all the time:)

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  5 лет назад +2

      Thanks so much for the positive comment, really happy you found this video helpful :) :)

  • @supbabe7203
    @supbabe7203 4 года назад

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

  • @Direblade11
    @Direblade11 5 лет назад +12

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

  • @GuyMcKenzie
    @GuyMcKenzie Год назад +1

    That was great information. Thank you for sharing.

  • @soulparadex
    @soulparadex 5 лет назад +38

    AbsoLUTELY! We need more of this practicality!

  • @CrystleDragon
    @CrystleDragon 5 лет назад +12

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

    • @ZeoCyberG
      @ZeoCyberG 5 лет назад

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

    • @cminmd0041
      @cminmd0041 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @ZeoCyberG
      @ZeoCyberG 5 лет назад

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

    • @Greendragon434
      @Greendragon434 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @jonbradley4789
    @jonbradley4789 Год назад

    Another lovely informative video. Thank you for the hours that went into making this. Well done.

  • @artydmm
    @artydmm 5 лет назад +1

    This was great information! Thank you so much!

  • @lauraayala9891
    @lauraayala9891 2 года назад

    Useful and detailed information smartly presented! Thank you. Putting it all to good use.

  • @gracecallowayable
    @gracecallowayable 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @alexlarson833
    @alexlarson833 3 года назад +1

    That was actually really helpful! Thanks for making this video 👍

  • @Tempirance1
    @Tempirance1 4 года назад

    Thank you for making this video. It does answer some important questions that I have.

  • @ChazEvansdale
    @ChazEvansdale 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @serkanister3620
    @serkanister3620 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks guys, it's really helpful!

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 5 лет назад +15

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

    • @goodenoughgirl8102
      @goodenoughgirl8102 3 года назад +1

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

  • @pC-zd4qj
    @pC-zd4qj 4 года назад

    You two are really great and I love your presentations and you are appreciated!

  • @aspierunner1725
    @aspierunner1725 5 лет назад +1

    This is some excellent advice. Thank you ☺

  • @DrBeeSpeaks
    @DrBeeSpeaks 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome! Great tips! ❤️

  • @vivianepersimmon
    @vivianepersimmon 3 года назад +1

    Clear, concise, and helpful. Thank you!

  • @mannyvaldes1101
    @mannyvaldes1101 2 года назад

    Thanks fir your advice have nice Christmas 🎄

  • @superfluff106
    @superfluff106 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the helpful information. 😊

  • @DeliaDivine
    @DeliaDivine 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much on doing this video . Often the glam of the process and not the details . Again thank you

  • @Eleahchris
    @Eleahchris 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I would recommend tho video to anyone that wants to buy or build a tiny home 😊❤.

  • @lindabuck2777
    @lindabuck2777 5 лет назад +2

    Great video thank you!

  • @follies
    @follies 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

  • @kristiina6897
    @kristiina6897 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks guys, great info!
    Cheers,
    Tiina

  • @EmmainthePNW
    @EmmainthePNW 5 лет назад +1

    Some very good points. Thank you.

  • @motorlibro
    @motorlibro 3 года назад

    The best video I have seen on this often ignored subject Thanks for posting it!

  • @anniecochrane3359
    @anniecochrane3359 2 года назад

    Thank you very much - very useful information for me to take into account in my current planning stage.

  • @jenohogan9254
    @jenohogan9254 5 лет назад +2

    This is great. Thanks! 😃

  • @ibiubuok
    @ibiubuok 4 года назад

    Very well done & informational video. Thanks for uploading.

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 2 года назад

    Thank you very much for bringing these very important facts the forefront of peoples minds before diving into what could be a altruistic idea” only … this is such a well done video and I thank you for your time and effort you put into it. This is SUCH AN EXCELLENT VIDEO W/ EXCELLENT INFO FOR ANYONE BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE to PURCHASE or BUILD A TINY HOME❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @KandCxghost
    @KandCxghost 4 года назад

    Liked and subscribed! I am at the point in my own life where I’m ready to approach something like this.

  • @malizee2264
    @malizee2264 3 года назад

    Great information thank you!!!!

  • @chris109
    @chris109 3 года назад

    Excellent info & well done! Short & sweet!