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Thanks so much for the article! That was enjoyable to read.
To review:
1. First couple didn't think about having/growing their family and were only in their tiny house for less than a year.
2. Second guy, didn't think the law would apply to him. So he built his tiny house anyway until he was notified by authorities that his place was too small. He was also in his tiny house for less than a year.
3. Next couple spent a ton of money on a tiny house only to leave it soon afterwards as the area was so isolated that there wasn't internet service.
I wish I had three tiny houses and a yurt. One as a bedroom, one as an office/studio/bathroom, and one as a kitchen. Then the yurt would be the living room. And I would have raised decks connecting them all.
I would rather have a small mid century home. Lots of those are 1000- 1500 Squarefeet or less. A tiny house has all the issues of a RV without the ease of use. They are fine for a cute vacation spot.
I do love watching them, as I yell things at the screen that they aren't thinking about. :-)
We had a tiny house (144 sq ft) and lived in it for 18 months or so. The only reason we sold it was because of a job move. Now that we are moving again, we have decided to go back to the tiny house idea. At my last job they provided housing for us and it was about ~2500 sq ft and we hated it.
The 12x12 was a bit small so we are looking at building a 16x16 with a loft; perhaps in time add a second tiny house if more space is needed.
Our style was not on wheels, but we are willing to look at that this time around.
As for cost, we built our own so the cost was not bad (less than $5,000). We will be building our again this time.
Yes they take getting used to, but we loved it and miss it.
We had a tiny house (144 sq ft) and lived in it for 18 months or so. The only reason we sold it was because of a job move. Now that we are moving again, we have decided to go back to the tiny house idea. At my last job they provided housing for us and it was about ~2500 sq ft and we hated it.
The 12x12 was a bit small so we are looking at building a 16x16 with a loft; perhaps in time add a second tiny house if more space is needed.
Our style was not on wheels, but we are willing to look at that this time around.
As for cost, we built our own so the cost was not bad (less than $5,000). We will be building our again this time.
Yes they take getting used to, but we loved it and miss it.
Where did you park it and what did you do for water and sewer?
If it's about money, I don't know why they don't look at mobile homes. They're not like the 70s models anymore. Around here, you can buy a 15-year-old (or so) mobile home that's in pretty good shape (although perhaps a bit outdated and in need of cosmetic work) and a piece of land for what the land alone is worth.
I couldn't do it. My husband and I lived in a 600 sq ft 1 bedroom condo for eight years. We recently upgraded to an 1100 square foot two bedroom, two bathroom condo and the extra space is wonderful. I can store things in logical places, and no longer have a vacuum sitting in the living room 24/7 or a package of toilet paper in the bedroom closet.
Its not for me, at this stage in my life. But I do think theyre beating the game and getting a leg up financially. If I had a way to have the space for my kids but still buy a house for 30k I could have a FAT retirement fund. Down the road I think these tiny homes are actually perfect for retirees and the elderly.
Its not for me, at this stage in my life. But I do think theyre beating the game and getting a leg up financially. If I had a way to have the space for my kids but still buy a house for 30k I could have a FAT retirement fund. Down the road I think these tiny homes are actually perfect for retirees and the elderly.
Not if they have a sleeping loft. You also need to keep in mind that you may have mobility issues and need to get around in a wheelchair. Both of my parents needed wheelchairs for awhile after recovering from surgery or a stroke. Smaller ranch style homes are perfect for the elderly. Tiny homes are perfect for single people in their late teens or early twenties.
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