For the need-a-piece-of-dirt crowd

[jeanontheroad]

Have you seen the new TV program on Tiny Homes? I know some of the people here have talked about having a peice of land to stay on seasonally. You all know that they are build and insulated just like regular houses. You can even have a wood stove in them. For people living in a van or a small RV, some of those designs should be easy to adapt to for a seasonal refuge.

I enjoyed the first program and seeing how the family actually adapted after a couple months.

 

[kyonu]

At some point in the future, when I have my small fortune built up (note "small" for a reason) I plan on having a safe-haven at all corners in the US with a tiny property at each place (somewhere secluded that I own and only pay taxes on) that way no matter where I'm at, I have a place to call home. Might be pricy, but in 20+ years I think it's a pretty obtainable goal.

 

[caseyc]

The concept of a Tiny House seems interesting to me. But I have a question. Why wouldn't someone simply buy a fully built Class A motorhome or (full size trailer) and park it on a lot? Wouldn't that be more expedient and cost-effective than building a tiny house? Just wondering.

 

[jeanontheroad]

Ithink one reason is the insulation, casey. Another might be durability. If you need to spend a hot summer or a cold winter there, it might be easier to keep comfortable. Zoning could be an issue, to

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Some people, like Wolf, just have a deep need to own some dirt. He is having a godd time, now, but he' s already talking about how he could live here or there, especially in the mountains. Eventually, he will fall across a deal that he won't pass up. Frankly, if I am going to get stuck mowing and weeding and putting up with snow, again, there better be a woodlot, charming little cabin and a fireplace to go with it.