What intrigued us about classic Tiny Houses:
-Small with few to no bills
-Wheels allowing for potential mobility
-Owning the thing = no more rent
We went to Portland to meet with a builder and here's what we learned:
-$80,000 base price. We could build a home ourselves for less than 1/8 of the cost
-Outlandishly heavy. Mobility would require a very, very serious tow vehicle
-Zoning laws in the US make parking extremely difficult on any piece of land
-Plumbing and electricity would require constant hookups, preventing us from an off grid lifestyle
Why we went with a camper:
-Built for mobility
-Affordable on any budget
-Durable and long lasting
-NO. MORE. RENT.
Why we went with OUR camper (13ft fiberglass Scamp):
-Extremely light weight, can tow with nearly any vehicle
-Fiberglass = extremely durable. With lack of seams and edges, Scamps hold their value for decades. No leaks, breaks, dings and easy to repair
-Very little space = very few belongings = very peaceful life
-Saving 3 months of rent, we now own our home and pay no mortgage, no rent, no bills.
There are many ways to achieve freedom. This way worked for us. <3