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

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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!
Mat & Danielle
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@callingyouout3954 5 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

tracking devices :D

@Cherrykins 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Cherrykins 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ClappinDabbin Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@CoastalKite 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Cuban20 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@AshAirheart1995 5 жыл бұрын

😊

@Oraerilla 4 жыл бұрын

Doing God’s work lol

@callforcoaching 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CeceDeAnn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GlobalEarthRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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

@beth8775 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@origamiandcats6873 5 жыл бұрын

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

@SouthernBelleReviews 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mfdotbmoore 4 жыл бұрын

😭

@jadeskye7600 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jpoppinga8417 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭

@Galemor1 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@marlinaquiroz06 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@KyrstOak 5 жыл бұрын

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

@DylanBegazo 4 жыл бұрын

Sun Jara well said.

@SuperTigerTV 4 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily true AT ALL.

@gratefulbear2183 4 жыл бұрын

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

@fordrestored4646 4 жыл бұрын

SuperTigerTV nah it’s true

@Mona-kg6hy 4 жыл бұрын

@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

@wombatone5577 5 жыл бұрын

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

@FalbertForester 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Or crawl to the bed with arthritic knees!

@NastyFool7 4 жыл бұрын

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

@InfernosReaper 4 жыл бұрын

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

@theWZZA 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just get an rv at that point.

@ashlynwanderer2107 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@barrez7300 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Not after you guitar?

@reneea7811 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jadesidhe2634 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@1997saltydog 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yulin114 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelbeattie6874 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kbanghart 3 жыл бұрын

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

@msponsler1 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

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

@donnaduncan1952 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@ptotheatsign 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@GlobalEarthRepair 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@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.

@tonylove1261 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@honestlyna 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jbkhan1135 4 жыл бұрын

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".

@marlenekluper428 5 жыл бұрын

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 !!

@mladyskirk5524 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tonylama2012 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@geekyzombie 5 жыл бұрын

This video needs to be spread far and wide!

@lalab9554 5 жыл бұрын

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! 👏👏👏

@Kylek821 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@joseron523 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jaysungardiner967 5 жыл бұрын

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

@donalddavidson3354 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Itried20takennames Жыл бұрын

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.

@tonyzuniga7484 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@nobackhands 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jamessutherland762 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Tomipeace13 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MicahTheExecutioner 5 жыл бұрын

Tomipeace13 same here sis

@johndeveney3878 4 жыл бұрын

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

@InfernosReaper 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lll3388 4 жыл бұрын

Yea in Cali

@nightterror007 4 жыл бұрын

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...

@brittney1950 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rainvixen3931 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@rpmcmurphey927 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?

@CoinOpTV 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips

@tallulahbeaverhausen4382 5 жыл бұрын

Smart and well done ! Great content, as usual !

@gayeblinman5055 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Sparxdd 5 жыл бұрын

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

@clarityMarie 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kimberlyanderson3301 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cruelty113 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sarah_k_kreative 4 жыл бұрын

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

@georgekane1985 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@debragauger2248 5 жыл бұрын

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

@saffronandloki 3 жыл бұрын

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 🌻

@soulparadex 5 жыл бұрын

AbsoLUTELY! We need more of this practicality!

@gbjacks2 4 жыл бұрын

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

@elainediack889 4 жыл бұрын

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

@diannamarie464 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Direblade11 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rutyael18 5 жыл бұрын

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

@supbabe7203 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@cacarotogod6695 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jenme7926 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jamestravis1037 4 жыл бұрын

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

@NumberThatNine 3 жыл бұрын

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 😍

@beejoy6153 4 жыл бұрын

Simply buy a RV, 5th Wheel, Camper Trailer, etc. and save yourself from headaches and cost...

@dbjdi 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. People just don't get that and are in love with the image.

@Vlasko60 4 жыл бұрын

Most RVs aren't nearly as insulated as a house and are not intended for full-time living.

@seminolerick6845 4 жыл бұрын

You have a lot to learn, mam... many “lemons” come right out of their ‘slap it together asap’ factories... never ending needed fixes... that you probably will get put in a que before fixed.... many remote areas will not even work on an rv !

@beejoy6153 4 жыл бұрын

@@seminolerick6845 Hi - I am not sure if you were referring to my comment or not but being a prior owner of a Class C 24ft RV and now the owner of a self-built camper, I agree and disagree with you. There are some decently made RVs out there but the key is to buy a used one and let that first owner get "The Lemon" or kinks out of it, if you will. If you're a smart buyer, you will find the right seller who will give you honest answers to your many questions (You will have a list of questions... if you are a diligent buyer!). My prior RV was a 1978 with only one prior owner who took very good care of it. We used it for 10 plus years before building our camper. The RV never gave us any problems and was well used but was just too large and complex, so we sold it and built what works best for us. Now...with these Tiny Homes, though they are cute they are really not meant for constant traveling and that's why I said get a 5th wheel, RV, or camper. However, if you're going to just roll that "Micro-Home" onto a piece of property here and there and want more of a "home feel" than, I would say, go with a Tiny Home. Ultimately, I gave a quick comment to what seemed to be a very simple solution to an extremely obvious problematic issue. I do lots of research, question everything, and have decades of life experience behind my gray hair (wisdom), so I am not sure were your comment of having a lot to learn falls into place. It did give me something to laugh at while drinking my coffee today and therefore it wasn't a completely wasted response. Cheers.

@InfernosReaper 4 жыл бұрын

@@Vlasko60 many tiny homes aren't as insulated as a proper house either and don't seem that suited to full-time living.

@VickyRBenson 4 жыл бұрын

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? ❄️

@EugeniaSoares 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brandonleesanders 5 жыл бұрын

The problem with Tiny Houses is the price tag isn't so Tiny... 80-90k will buy an actual house in some cities.

@mikebolton2388 5 жыл бұрын

The average prices for these houses are around 30k

@AirFire18 5 жыл бұрын

Not in Toronto, some cities are way more expensive. Also, homes don’t have wheels and not all homes take that much to make LOL

@victorialadybug1 5 жыл бұрын

What city in the US will a house cost only 80k-90k?

@brandonleesanders 5 жыл бұрын

Victoria - Memphis TN. St Louis, Kansas City, Birmingham, Baton Rouge... They’re literally everywhere. My home in Atlanta GA is 275k.

@mikebolton2388 5 жыл бұрын

@@victorialadybug1 Chicago? Lol

@CrystleDragon 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@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 5 жыл бұрын

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.)

@dneuman7455 5 жыл бұрын

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

@stepmothercity 4 жыл бұрын

I want to live in a tiny house... BUT I want it already set up in a tiny house community for rent or purchase. Why can’t this be a common thing?

@lll3388 4 жыл бұрын

SeaweedWitch me too

@Kay_ohay 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I wish this was a thing!

@munhl 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK and wish that were a thing here.

@Wilhelmina_B 3 жыл бұрын

They’re trying to set this up in Bristol!

@DebbieLeighDriver 3 жыл бұрын

I want this too! Ive been looking, I guess you have to start your own

@gardenboots7464 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@maraelaine7360 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ShadyPastel 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@sunnyrays2281 4 жыл бұрын

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

@charlottelynn3095 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sayeednmb 5 жыл бұрын

Very well thought out and great ideas to think about.

@ChazEvansdale 5 жыл бұрын

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. 😃

@marlooostmeyer2778 3 жыл бұрын

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

@pngo1818 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such an informative video. 💜

@agoogleuser4624 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best tiny house video ever made.

@CantTreadOnMe 3 жыл бұрын

Man I was just thinking I wish I knew what exactly I need to think about before doing this and the first video I checked and you guys NAILED IT! This is exactly the information I was looking for. I was thinking about land, utilities and being able to actually get internet and hot water etc. Very important things that I just dont know about with a tiny house. And I now realized, this is too much stress and concerns for me. Looks like ill be taking out a mortgage for a normal home...... 😥

@jonbradley4789 Жыл бұрын

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

@victoriablanc761 5 жыл бұрын

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

@vivianepersimmon 3 жыл бұрын

Clear, concise, and helpful. Thank you!

@alexlarson833 3 жыл бұрын

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

@crazy4beatles 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe anyone down voted this. It's the most informative video about this subject. Straightforward and concise.

@lilacsandobsidian 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Montreal so this was super helpful bc it seems like all the tiny house shows only show houses in places that don't experience winter for half of the year like I do where I live. So I've often wondered if living in a tiny house on wheels is even possible. I think a container home might work, but good to know skirting might work for during the winter if I decide to get one on wheels.

@gacha_oof_1498 5 жыл бұрын

So my sister living in a tiny house and she told me that “everything gonna be fine I’m gonna rent it for only when I’m gone for college” but then when I saw this video I was like mmmmhhhh, and then I showed her the video and she like “Ummm” and she going to college everyday expect Saturday and Sunday, and she got scared with the water part!

@susanb1394 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video. I always thought living in a tiny house would be kind of cool. But after watching this, no way. Thanks for the video!

@cdanielh128 5 жыл бұрын

Most people I meet who want to live in a tiny house would do better in buying a small WWII home to live out of. The grey areas of law, the knowing what you are doing to prevent molds or liabilities, the type of hookups or just living with someone in a tiny space every night all add up. Are tiny houses fun? Yes. Are the practical. Not for everyone. I would even say most people. So many older WWII homes are all over this country in the 700 to 1200 sq feet. Small enough to be better than a standard american 2700 sq foot home but still none of the extremes with tiny homes. Pretty much everyone I talk to have rose tinted glasses when talking about it but when I ask just a few questions they have no answers to I figure most just walk away and continue their standard way of life. Life does not have to be extreme. Again there are plenty of smaller homes that are just fine to remodel for the same price if not cheaper not to mention older condos that just need a bit of remodel. Revitalizing these older neighborhoods can be great as I have personal seen it.

@happy6548 5 жыл бұрын

cdanielh128 What is a WWII home? Sounds like a retirement home for veterans of WWII.

@LMoral-kj5ts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi where can search for WWII HOMES?

@evercuriousmichelle 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t afford the down payment for a cute little 100k dollar foreclosed house in Minneapolis MN and to top it off the mortgage rate would be higher than my current rent. I make $50k a year and am miraculously student loan free. I am financially better off than a lot of my peers so a large number of millennials and younger will never be able afford even the cheapest of houses.

@cdanielh128 4 жыл бұрын

@@evercuriousmichelle many of these homes are below 50k and I have many friends and family in them. If its not possible in your region that truly sucks but in some cities they already have laws shutting down tiny homes and RV living outside of an RV park. My city is trying to prevent solar and rain collection because the city owns the utility companies and shut down off grid living every chance they get. So does my statement fit every situation? No but for the majority of people I know it has been a great answer in many states. Tx, MS, Indiana, Ohio, and NM. Since my statement on this a year ago I have a brother and sister in law and best friend all moved into homes that the most expensive was 54k and did not need to be fixed up as the seller did so and the others were fixed up for under 15k. so possible its to have a beautiful home 2-3 bedrooms no garage so carport later down the road all for less than 50-60k. most of these people make less than 40k a year combined incomes so again some regions will have harder time doing this. Truly sorry if it does not work in your area. Having a 700ft home over a 200ft give more options for home business and home schooling. Im offering solutions not condemning others.

@0HARE 5 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@GuyMcKenzie Жыл бұрын

That was great information. Thank you for sharing.

@carriemoench3545 2 жыл бұрын

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

@driftless1870 11 ай бұрын

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.

@lauraayala9891 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SrSrk98 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Tempirance1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@motorlibro 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sarablackwolfdancer9359 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. I hadn't really thought about much of that, other than where would I put it and get the utilities, what would THAT cost, etc. Right now I'm running out of options to live in that aren't a tent in the woods somewhere. Renting anywhere in my state is eyewateringly expensive, and it's only getting more so.

@pC-zd4qj 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Eleahchris 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gracecallowayable 5 жыл бұрын

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

@papafoster16 5 жыл бұрын

Props for addressing these issues! Reality check!

@serkanister3620 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, it's really helpful!

@Kuuppon 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of planning for a tiny house... I really want one but I'll have to be careful going forward. Thanks for the video.

@artydmm 5 жыл бұрын

This was great information! Thank you so much!

@marlynnegron1350 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for very informative video on the realities of Tiny House living. Write a book on this stuff.

@vickiemeisinger9632 2 жыл бұрын

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❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️