We bought a 854 sq.foot house 1 bedroom,could be 2 (really small room off the kitchen,that I have made a walk in closet) at an auction that was a rental for many yrs, for $24,000 cash ,we put in about $3,000 Cash in it before we moved in (we did the work). We painted all rooms,replaced bathroom floor and flooring.replaced flooring in 3 other rooms.$27,000 total no mortgage !! Utilities and insurance runs about $300 a month , taxes yearly run about $400 .Our children are adults it is me and my husband and we love it .We our in our early 50's my husband had his own business in construction and 2008-2009 and lost everything.So we totally understand . We are debt free and have savings and working toward retirement.

Good morning friends! Thank you for the wonderful info on tiny living costs! We are in the process of selling our 3 story home that was built in 1902. We are moving into a small mobile home around 7 to 800 square feet. It’s a two bedroom one bath mobile home. My mom is losing her eyesight and we have to get her in a one story home ASAP! We had the land already (one acre) and we bought a used mobile home. The cost of the home and preparing the land has cost to date, 21k. But we are not done yet. I’m praying that the cost won’t be too much (if any) higher. Please keep us in your prayers. It will be a tremendous relief to have my mom in a home with out all those stairs! I’m so excited about this and can’t wait to get in to our new “little house”! Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us. May you have a very blessed weekend. 💕🙏

You two are inspiring and very practical. I enjoy your company.

@cherriemckinstry131

5 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. Matter of fact and calm.

When we built our house in 2016 we put in the smallest wood stove of the style we liked and it cost us almost $5,000.00. $800 is a bargain. You made that money back in less than a year.

you all have made the best choice. The lifestyle you live now is so much more comfortable than most people realize. Good job. you are blessed!

I'm sure there are a lot of people that are going to be very thankful for the heads up on all of this. There are so many things you have to know and consider when taking on an endeavor like this that I had never thought of. Thank you for taking the time to lay it all out. I would hate for others to get blindsided by all this. Hope your Mother is doing well Elisabeth. God bless y'all and your loved ones.🙏💓😽🐾

I admire the two of you for living within your means even though they are reduced in size from where you lived before. I realize that you live in a much higher cost area than where I am. It is nice of you to put out the costs and warnings for new buyers . I was very fortunate when I bought my first house because I trusted the realtors too much and could have had even more trouble than I did. You do have to do your own research! If I had not used my VA loan, I shudder to think how much worse it could have been. So thanks for helping others.

I wanna come live with you two! lol I'm enjoying downsizing, and now have a renovated 1977 Mobile on 2 acres... love it... low taxes, low electric, well and septic... You two help make it how it should be! Keep the vids coming... : )

I don't know why I find listening to both of you so comforting but I truly do. I love that you two are are so down to earth and have real common sense. You look at the cost to live comfortably and not to impress others with possessions. So much stress is lifted when you no longer have to worry about paying a mortgage and credit cards. The small home means lower utilities taxes and insurances. I'm following the same plan I'm impressed with the commitment to each other you have and your love of God. God bless you both.

Very interesting and informative. You brought up many good points to consider for people who want to do something similar. To me, your story is unique. You have gained a following of people who love your channel because of your love for each other and your positive approach to life. So many people would have been defeated after losing their homes after the crash. What you were able to pull together on limited funds is truly wonderful. Hard work brings great rewards. You are living proof of that. I truly believe that your relationship with each other is stronger and happier because of your journey and your ability to turn that old trailer into a very livable house for much less than any other option around. There is an energy of happiness that you display in sharing your experiences with others. Thank you!!

We have been blessed to have our used R.V. (2000) for over 10 years with no leaks. Maybe we have the roof on it that you talk about you have done now. God is so so good. Thanks so much for sharing.

God bless both you lovebirds for being so honest with your most personal financial expenses. Thanks be to God that Bill has wonderful contractor skills. That is a tremendous benefit. The cost of hiring a contractor can be very expensive. I agree with all your comments on how this whole project has saved you money. My husband in the past has been 100 percent contractor on two previous homes we owned. It saved us tremendous cost with just that alone. Now we own our third home and it was built in 1856 and we have had to hire contractors to do the labor of renovation being my husband is disabled. Thanks be to God we also have been able to pay as we go on these expenses. We feel a great relief that we own our home 100 percent and have been able also to not owe contractor cost expenses also. We save money then proceed on as we can pay for renovation expenses in full. Were so grateful knowing God is so much a part of our family. I have to agree with you all 100 percent it is nice knowing we have a roof over our head and we feel very blessed about that. Of course our yearly taxes are a bit higher than yours being do to square footage difference. But other expenses might be a little less expensive than yours too. Thank you and God bless your beautiful home and deep love for life and love for each other. Peace be with you, Tamson. 👏

You are highly BLESSED. Here in Dallas, Texas cost of living is so high. I am trying to do what ya'll are doing, i love Bill and Elizabeth life. I would love to have a winter.

Thanks so much Bill and Elizabeth for sharing. So love your informative videos. Thanks Elizabeth and Bill about the manufactured home.

Lots of great info. The one expense I was astounded by was the $100 a month for sewage !

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

So are we! It just went up from $200/quarter to $300/quarter!

I'm so glad you posted this. Last night I was looking for your channel to see what what was new. I was eager to see something new from you. And here it is. Thank you so much. I'd love to know what your monthly living expenses are for food and recreation. I think this would be really helpful for people to know what to expect and prepare for in order to live comfortably in retirement. I had no idea how expensive living in a house was since I've been an apartment dweller all of my adult life. This was a real eye-opener! Thank you so much!

Thank you for this video. So many try to move off grid and are devastated by the up front cost. Be Blessed💜

I like this show more than others 👍.

I really give you credit for how you both adjusted to living smaller.

I've been researching tiny houses and they are almost as much as regular size houses, we actually considered buying a big barn and converting to a home and doing the work ourselves. But we would need to find the land first. In the meantime we have 2 campers were fixing up, just as a back up, because nowadays there is no job security and u never know w the economy, could crash, etc...thanks for sharing this!

This was an amazing video and a real eye opener for many of your viewers who say "Why don't you do this?" or "You need to do...". Unless one is in the situation themselves they just don't understand all the ins and outs of the situation. You guys really broke it down and appear to have thoroughly researched and thought all aspects through. Your reasoning and conclusions are sound in my opinion. The only thing I really worry about is the no insurance issue. I understand you have worked hard to find homeowners insurance and are still trying. That is really an unfair dilemma you are facing and I pray you will be able to find some soon. If something should happen like a fire burning your home down then y'all would be back to square one so to speak. God forbid. Personally I would be putting back money each month just like a house payment until you had enough to replace your home. Without credit and going back into debt it would be very hard and I'm like you guys, I hate depending on credit. I know this is an issue you have also thought through so please don't be offended by my comment on what "I would do". I guess I just placed myself in with all your other viewers who give too much advice! :-) We just love you guys and are concerned. God has you covered though, and for all of our human concern or worry we can be assured He knows our needs and is faithful to supply! Thank you again for this good video. Be blessed!

If I lived there , Id have to have that use of that sun room all season long. I need sunlight to feel better mentally. You are the handy man in every way. That saves soooo much money. I am happy for you guys. I love to watch your videos.

What an amazing life the two of you have made through all the ups and downs! Sharing your life stories is an inspiration to many. I know it has been for me! God blesses the both of you each and every day. To me, this is priceless. I am new to your channel and I have been catching up. What a joy and an inspiration you are to me❣️

Getting home owners insurance sounds crazy. That’s as crazy as applying for a job because you lost your job and being denied the job because you haven’t worked recently. Phil

@jeanblythe1595

5 жыл бұрын

So true! My sister works at a job about 60 hours/week and is considered part time and therefore no paid holidays, no sick leave, and the salary is low. She's an experienced medical transcriptionist, and can't wait to retire! She got into med transcription because she was overqualified for other jobs, or they went to younger applicants. At least we got lucky on our home insurance, because the house is not in a big city or coastal state, and it's little, and we don't own tons of stuff. I want a tiny house so bad, but no way with the laws right now....

@susanmcq923

5 жыл бұрын

When my daughter tried to adopt a cat at our local shelter they did not want her to adopt because she did not already have a pet! So stupid!!

@jeanblythe1595

5 жыл бұрын

I hope she went to a no-kill group and found a cat to adopt, because that's just silly. So many animals need homes, and someone wants to give one a home, and their reason for refusal is....so wrong. There are some pets that need to have a companion animal, but that's not what they said, apparently. God will find her one :)

Wowzer... Your taxes... I bought my half acre for $3000. Taxes were 69 per yr until I built the cabin and the shop. (it is a remote off grid cabin) Here I thought the state hit me hard... $400 per yr. No the cabin isn't done and the shop doesn't have a roof yet but ya...I am in AK. My elec. at my actual house, without running the wood stove is 140 to 160 per month and that includes elec. water heater and an elec. toyo heater. With the wood stove my elec still is less...120 to 130. Wish I could see a $100 return on the wood heat. LOL. Our Dec, Jan, and Feb temps range to 30 below ambient and to 60 to 80 below wind chill. Your shed build was the reason my son was able to build our shop alone... I so thank you for posting the videos on your shed build... our shop is 16x24. He built everything except the roof in a month of work.

@craftlover9702

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'll trade you. Taxes in NJ are horrendous. On a 1300 square foot house our taxes are $3100 a year and that's consider rock bottom cheap.

@Washkeeton

5 жыл бұрын

Above is my off grid, unfinished cabin that is cheep... My 1000 sq ft house is almost $3000 per yr.

@JW-es5un

5 жыл бұрын

I was SHOCKED how much they are spending. Here in INDIANA I posted our taxes are less for MUCH MORE..ALL OUR BILLS/EXPENSES ARE LESS MONTHLY FOR A BIG HOME

@tinlizzy39

5 жыл бұрын

@@JW-es5un it's the east coast for ya! I pay over 3k for 950 sq foot house on about 1/3 of an acre and we have borough taxes and triple taxes on cars. Not even mentioning sewer cost, electric, heating costs etc... We've learned to juggle Bills a great deal and eliminated any "extras" which most consider "necessity" but, it's no life and stressful. Can't wait to leave this state in a few years. 😏 Once the last kids fledge we're done. Vanlife for us and maybe some land later. Travel and saving is calling us.😉

@rhondawaldron

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 80 miles from the Atlantic ocean and my taxes are only $827 a year for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an attached garage.

We sold out our big house and paid everything off became debt free & bought a 2 bedroom/2 bath small home pd for move in ready our property tax $5 ( NM Insurance is $40 a month, $ 125 for elec & trash & $ 40 natural gas & $135 lot rent includes water & sewer ) We have mild to cool winters.

Thank you for all of the great info! God bless!

That was really interesting and informative - thank you. Blessings and shalom from Jerusalem.

Wow! I hope no one take this the wrong way but I thought that the US was the land of the free? There is a lot of rules and regulations. It almost sounds like it's as bad as here in Denmark, I stay at a campground and it cost me a little more than 100 $ US a month. But then I only have electric hook ups. No sewer and no water. But on the campground there is a bathroom with toilets and showers, and a place to fill my 20 l water bottle so that I can take it to my trailer and fill my water tank. Thank you for the video it was very interesting. Stay safe my friends and hug to you both.

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

We have been losing our freedoms step by step for MANY decades. I think many of these rules are unconstitutional, but somehow the courts keep supporting them. Like the rest of the world, the US is slowly going more socialist/totalitarian. It’s not the country I knew as a kid in the 70’s!

@joyg8904

5 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons Trump wants to deregulate. Hopefully, it will filter down to the average citizen, business first I guess. When you regulate the people to become so poor, you then have control, and that is what they wanted. I think God has some different plans for the U.S. now. We will be moving into a 25ft. camper in aprx 3 weeks. Scary and exciting at the same time.

@margietucker1719

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nomadic....actually, it depends on what state you live in--and if you live in the city, or out in the country. I live in North Central Texas. I saw a beautiful piece of abandoned property out in the country, up on a large hill, with the valley spread out below. I found out who owned it, and bought it from him for $7,000. It's almost 1 and 1/2 acres--with a beautiful wooded area in the back. Moved my fairly large mobile home onto it. It already had septic and other utility connections. My property taxes were $300 a year. A couple of years ago I went into the tax office to pay the yearly $300, and they mentioned that if I filed Homestead Exemption--the taxes would drop considerably. Now I just pay $31.00 a year! People with expensive homes inside the city limits can pay several thousand a year, for the benefit of being in town. My utility company also has cheaper rates than the city utility rates. It's cheaper to live in rural areas! It's quiet and beautiful out here. The only sounds are birdsong and my wind chimes tinkling in the breeze. I'm only 15 minutes from my workplace in town, so it's perfect. I don't need much money to live well. As for Bill and Elizabeth, they live on the East coast, and the cost is much higher in that area. But they have used ingenuity and have found a way to manage. There's A LOT of cheap land all over the US. You have to know where to look-and avoid both coasts where prices are much higher. The vast, open middle part of the country is where the prices are reasonable. Wishing you well with your life in Denmark.

@symphytumtribe1582

5 жыл бұрын

Margie Tucker .. Hi Margie that sounds amazing. I have been seeking a little insight into the Texas area. I am working really hard to save up some money to buy land. That is my dream. I have no one to help me so i must be frugal and find a situation that i can afford. Where in Texas would you suggest finding places where your land has water well and is up high off flood zones similar to your situation where they allow a mobile home.

@cherriemckinstry131

5 жыл бұрын

Nomadic Dane I am finding this an interesting journey finding and making an affordable place to live for me and others. It would be nice to have a place for so many nomads to get off the street. Maybe that is what it will take.

I just found your channel and I love it. It's awful how much authority the government has been given.

Thank you two for your very humbling videos. I am newly retired after not planning to be but a head on car crash made that decision for me. I am thankful for stumbling onto your videos as it just reminds me on how thankful I am and should be for what The Lord has provided to me and to just be able to squeak thru the remainder of this life here on this side of the sky!! Your Noahs Ark videos is how I stumbled onto yunz. I have been through some of life's dealings with five orthopedic surgeries then the loss of my adult son in 2017 and now am basically alone at 62 with a mortgage and at times I allow things to stress me out especially now I don't have any health insurance anymore but am thankful for my PERS pension and I just applied for my SS. benefits. I am thankful for a roof over my head!!!! It'd too cold in NW Montana to be homeless as well. Bless you humble servants of Yeshua.......;)

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

May the Lord really provide for you! ❤️

excellent video. The biggest takeaway is live below your means and you are so right that paying cash and not using credit cards is the way to go. Credit cards and store cards were introduced in 1950's and my parent's lived with debt while the neighbors who had one income as a garbage man paid cash for everything. I would like to believe they slept better......

Your diligence is astounding. I thank you for sharing this with us. Truly, thank you.

Thanks for sharing! I love real numbers to get an idea of costs.

First time watcher, I subscribed. I was qatching Silver stove and irt pushed me into your cute Grizzly. Really like your lind, humble , articulate tone.

More and more places are building "Tiny House Mobile Home Parks", like miniature mobile home parks, so there are places opening up slowly. The reason it's slow is that there isn't enough tax revenue generated out of tiny houses as opposed to houses in mobile home parks where the square footage is 800-2000+sq. feet/house. There are even all kinds of hoops for mobile home parks to jump through now too: newer homes (single or doublewide) must be set on a solid concrete slab, not even piers will do, and a slab costs a minimum of $5000, which you don't own, and you don't own the land in a park. You pay rent, which is usually much lower than for an apartment or stick-built house on land you own. But more and more of them are increasing the monthly rent and whatever it includes to eye-popping costs. A lot of people now are converting vans and old U-Hauls and retired city buses into homes, and with some you can stealth camp and live in, but others you can't. It all comes down to money. If what you are doing isn't going to give the tax collectors enough money, good luck, because the almighty dollar rules. I live in a very modest mobile home in a lovely park that thankfully values its residents and keeps costs down. But, I could not get a home loan on a singlewide. No bank will cover such a loan unless you make enough money to afford something a whole lot bigger, even if you want a single, not a double. So I had to look at little "pre-owned" doublewides in order to be able to find something affordable with a small loan. It's absurd. The more you are willing to pay and can pay, assuming you have great credit, you can get anything you want. But the less you need, the less you can afford, the harder it is to find anything. if your credit is bad, it's even worse. Bill and Elizabeth, the Lord blessed you in how things turned out. It's amazing now that you have what you have for as little as it cost you. And what you have is snug and cheerful and cozy and serves your needs. People can still find deals out there, but it's much harder because prices of even your kind of trailer / home are rising since so many people want to go small and portable instead of big and permanent. My house would cost me today more than $25k more than I paid for it, which means I would not have been able to afford it by a long shot. My jaw drops when I see a run-down old singlewide selling for almost as much as I paid for this nice little double! Prices have gone nuts. If you did today exactly what you did a few years ago, you might not have been able to, or the Lord would have had to be more generous to allow it. Things happen when they happen for a reason, and God does provide, even now, but the laws don't help us. But God never fails us. :) Thank you for this video. It's eye-opening.

@nellievanellie9935

5 жыл бұрын

Jean Blythe so well said

@poisonwater7241

5 жыл бұрын

What you are saying, is that county and townships are a bunch of thieves, along with state and federal government ! Not to forget insurance companies! It's all geared to make life a hardship of virtual impossibility !

@jeanblythe1595

5 жыл бұрын

poison water, I think you misunderstood what I was saying more or less completely. In compassion, let me try to be more clear, and also say right away that I'm not picking a fight with you or anyone else. Thank God for insurance companies, and I much prefer rural living to city living. I've lived in big cities the majority of my life (I'm 60), and found the good in them. I just like smaller cities better, and little rural areas very much. State and federal government have to walk the line between protecting many in a sort of cookie-cutter way, while making sure they can help those who "fall through the cracks", or don't fit the cookie cutter. They have to be concerned with bringing in revenue, and property taxes and the myriad of other taxes are how they pay for their existence, and that's necessary. But I've seen places that used to have no problem with tiny houses suddenly realize they lose revenue from them. And suddenly they are illegal. Why should they be illegal? They still bring in some revenue. So, what's behind the growing problem with the tiny house off-grid movement? I don't know. Perhaps you can tell me. I'm not slamming anyone, or calling anyone a thief. I do know that low revenues are part--just part--of why people are usually having to jump through many hoops now to set up a legal tiny house. That's what I was saying, and I hope you can see that you read into that many more negatives into what I was not implying at all. God bless you, hope this clears up some misunderstanding.

@cherriemckinstry131

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeanblythe1595 I agree and looking to turn a farm into a permaculture community where people can have their tiny type home or cottage set up. In going to see if it's possible as there is a farm house that could be used to start.. wish me luck.

@jeanblythe1595

5 жыл бұрын

@@cherriemckinstry131 Best of luck to you!!!! I wish I could help you out with this, so my prayers definitely will be for your success!

So very helpful, thank you!

Great information you two! Thanks for sharing! All the best :)

I admire your honesty and your bravery! I'm hoping you're not receiving any unkind rhetoric on this video, because I really think your situation will help many who find themselves in similar situations. I'm so happy for you two, to have found your way and come out shining your light through all the turmoil you've had! Blessings to you both!

Wonderful!!! Bill and Elizabeth, you are a true inspiration and I thank you for sharing not only this video but your lives with us. You are so honest and I am referring to the insurance. God bless!

I saw on DebraJoy's channel that the cinder blocks under her Little Blue Cottage were crumbling and had to be replaced. They were replaced with a sort of jack, the same idea as the supports used when taking out a support wall. They are adjustable, allowing for settling. As long has you aren't required to have pillars it might be something to consider when/if needed. Thanks for the rundown. I'm almost 62 and always thought I'd work till I die, but due to medical leaves few times over the past couple of years, plus an extended layoff that, thankfully only lasted 5 months, I've woken up to the fact that I may not be able to "work till I die" or could lose my job (auto industry), I need to plan for retirement (or emergency, like you had). I'm looking into property, with or without living quarters, and possible an RV/camper/mobile home. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! If you have any more retirement/reduction of income information I'd be very interested. Thank you both, again. God bless! OH! Sweet Elizabeth! You look WONDERFUL! And you're skin is just glowing! Love and hugz ❤

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

Adjustable jacks are a great idea. Thank you. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that!

Thank you so much for making and sharing this very informative video. I am amazed !!!!

Thank you breaking down the costs...

You guys are the best! We finally downsized....1600sf to 700sf. Actually it's been a 8 year project, sold the family home in 2010..2500sf. We love smaller living. We may go smaller and use this place as a rental, rents in our area are expensive! We are excited to be debt free...Thank you for your inspiration!!! Yes property taxes it's amazing how that goes way down when you downsize!!!

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@kristinaclark3357

5 жыл бұрын

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree it has been a summer of trials! The sellers lied on their discloursure.. .lots of water damage. Thank God my hubby is a general contractor. The unethical behavior was over the top! We have bought and rehabbed many homes over the years but this situation unreal! God is good all the time and we are thankful to be on the other side. Praying now to find a smaller place to rehab at the right price. We live in southern California. God bless you guys!!!

I must live small, so check with the city about RV'S, THANKS BILL AND ELIZABETH!💖

Excellent video and so informative! I plan to keep this in a special place, in my email. My husband and I had a talk about if something was to happen to him first, what I would do. I’d most likely get a little RV to live in. You answered many concerns and questions I had. Thank you.

We live in an old renovated home that breaks all the current building regulations, but like yours has been grandfathered. Newer residents in this area pay thousands for council inspection fees, just to check that their structures meet the standards. Let alone all it costs to build an approved dwelling. To me it seems like making rules for the sake of raking in funds. I'm looking to retire in a tiny home of some sort but will have to move further to where it is possible. BTW I live in Australia but a lot of your advice still applies. I appreciate your effort in putting out this video. God bless to you both!

I’m sure this video will help a lot of folks ! Thanks so much for sharing ! God bless !

Thank you for this detailed and very informative piece!

Such an informative vlog I’ve watched twice and sent on to the hubby. Thanks !!!

thank you so much! i realize i had been romanticizing the costs and this was a useful and necessary wake up call :)

Thank you for taking the time to do this.

I’m currently in Indonesia on holidays from Australia.. And I clicked as soon as I saw u guys had uploaded.. thank you ...

Thanks for the information. I love my home and low taxes in upstate South Carolina. God bless y'all!

Thank you Bill n Lisa valuable information concerning now a day living tiny.

Thank you for the information. It was very interesting. Love seeing you both. Stay Blessed.

you guys are wonderful. Thanks so much for being honest and helping others. Love your vids.

You guys are great. The information was very eye opening for sure. We have thought many times of living small but like you said there are always different costs involved where you want to put your roots. We researched and it would cost us over 800 a month just to ark our RV in a proper RV Park plus electricity is extra and they have monthly maintenance fees as well so the overall cost were well over 1300 plus a month so an seniors apartment was cheaper in the long run. Good for you guys for pointing out the REAL costs of rv living.

Any other scenario would have meant using credit. The video you have talking about your story is amazing. There is a clear path that God took you down and provided for. Quite a testimony in my opinion. I think that (in God) you are where you are supposed to be. Nothing is better than that :)

wow!! good information. This obviously took a long time to put together. I know it will help many.

A very helpful video! Thank you!

Love listening to you guy's xx

You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful area to live in an affordable trailer/ Tiny home! I live out of Sacramento CA and just my property taxes cost me a fortune! It doesn't allow me any wriggle room for maintenance work that really needs done ✅ so I will have to wait until I have to sell it in order to afford to make any upgrades which I hadn't planned on this particular circumstances but I didn't have any concerns about my health or my husband getting early alzheimer's disease! My husband always used a line of credit where as I believe in a savings account to pay as I go with cash! It's a little too late to change our circumstances but I know that God has a plan for each one of us and He will make away for me in this particular situation and totally unforeseen situation which I am sure that I am not the only person who has been or is going through with this or in any other health problems which can change your life for years to come! Thank you for sharing this very helpful information for anyone who seeks to learn how to stick to what you can afford and stay out of debt 👍👍👍🙏

So many "Catch 22's" to deal with, but you did it.

You did the best thing for you! God has blessed you!

Thanks for your information. Our property tax on our 24 acres and 28 square foot home is less than $500 per year here 1hour East of down town Memphis. The bad part is the crime is steadily moving this way. We are thinking about down sizing so thanks for sharing your video. Rhonda

@lisak6226

4 жыл бұрын

Midsouth Homestead 28 sf home??

Very informative...thank you!

Thank you for another great video. God bless you both as well. I wish that there wasn't so much of a stronghold for ppl to live this way. I know the intent is to protect people with building codes but it is terribly binding as well. This lifestyle is needed for so many struggling right now. I'm hopeful with the growth of tiny living that maybe some changes will be made. There are obviously many benefits however I know it takes away from the government's pockets too... 🤔

Great info guys!! Thanks

So inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

Fantastic video... exactly what preppers and soon to be preppers need. Thank you for this information. Practical, sound and I know this must make viewers feel better... sure did for me. And are you right re: zoning for tiny houses and RVs or trailer/mobile homes. I'm in Oregon and despite being off-the-grid progressive it can be a nightmare.. even here. Nationally, there is a winter heating grant called LIHEAP for low-income people. Grants can be from $50 to 500 USD for the winter season. Well worth looking into for all viewers ... Thanks again for great information!

@kmwrites7456

5 жыл бұрын

Deborah: thank you for the info about LIHEAP. I'm a senior here in Portland, OR.

Very informative. Thank you.

I thank God I have my mobile home on piers plus 5 ac land, well, septic put in back when it was cheaper to do so. I paid about 5k for both well and septic system. Piers were cheap back then as well. (I've been here about 20 years now). My place is paid for. My property tax is only 25 dollars per yr locked in for life. It can never be raised as long as I live, because I was disabled, and that's including a 300 dollar homestead act towards the taxes. My main problem is maintaining everything. Can't find anyone I can pay to help me maintain the property and I'm getting unable to do it myself anymore. Everyone wants their money but they do not want to finish the job or make out like they know what they are doing but wind up making things worse. The real professional places either want way too much money or do not want to mess with a mobile home. I have rain blowing in around my back door and rotting the floor now. I need a good size over hang on the roof to prevent the water from going straight down the walls and into the top of the door. It's just always something. Maybe it won't rot down before I die? LOL But in the mean time, I live here cheap! Good thing cuz disability does not pay much.

@margietucker1719

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem a few years ago. (with the back door) I have reliable people who charge reasonable rates, and got it fixed. Needed a new roof anyway--so got a new metal roof with 6-8 inch over hang all the way around. At least find someone to put a projecting metal strip above that door with a good application of silicone. Shouldn't cost much.

@angelaangell8523

5 жыл бұрын

TY for your advice!

@minnesotagal507

4 жыл бұрын

Check out .. the self reliant roadshow...on utube. They travel to help folks in need.

Nice video. Getting ready to buy land. Thanks for the information!

Thanks for the numbers my husband and I are in California. I was born and raised near Santa Monica. But worried about all the CASCADIA, volcanoes and horrible politics here... looking to move and exploring options...

Thank you for sharing your information.

Just started watching you guys and I just love you. Will be watching more! God bless you both.

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thanks for the info. Some I didn't know about and some I didn't even think about. I need to make a few phone calls. 👍👍👍

Thank for a helpful video, take care you 2.

Thank you.love these vedios.❤️❤️😄🎁

Can you get renters insurance? Maybe Bill rents from Elizabeth? Simple drafted lease. Seems like it could be on the up and up. Hopefully you can find insurance somewhere.

Is funny, can live in a camper inside a garage but not in a cabin shed. The zoning department logic is that the camper trailer was meant to be lived in, but the cabin shed is illegal to live in even though it is much more sturdy in a storm than an RV trailer! Insanity!

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I really enjoyed the cubic stove videos. Wonder if self-build insurance would be any good for you? A lot of the log cabin websites have info on that option.

Still legal in Texas to live off-grid in a shed. But most places in the US have made regulations.

Last comment for people thinking of this type of living is like you check zoning. If is legal to do so, build an RV garage with utility hookups. Garages are cheap to build, only need a placement permit in my county for a garage. Not sure how they would view having an RV dump inside a garage that leads to a septic.

Thanks for your honesty. I’m considering the tinier house option. Living in nj, off grid would be almost impossible. Fees would consume a person who was trying to live a somewhat minimalist lifestyle. So the only option would be a MH park, where lot fees climb to $800 a month! That being as it is, it’s time for me to prepare and slowly weigh all my options including moving out of state.

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

We do not live in NJ. But we live close. Please don't be offended when I say that I would never live in NJ. In fact, I avoid even driving through NJ. It is the most populous state in the country (by population density), and I feel claustrophobic there. LOL, But mostly, it is the most heavily regulated and taxed state (except maybe California) I've done numerous construction jobs in NJ in the past, and the red tape is unbelievable! Never again. You can definitely find cheaper places to live!

Watching all the old ones. I been ill. Good video

We live in a 28x78 doublewide. I sill enjoy your channel. Our property tax is probably a tad less than your association expenses, septic expense, and water. We have municipal water at around 20 to 25 bucks a month. We have our own septic tank that works great. The really hard expense is our electrical. Our warm weather expense is around what your winter heating expenses are. 400 dollar plus power bills for our electric furnace are not unheard of. Last fall, It was quite cold. Dad was in the hospital for over a week. The thermostat was set far lower than average. I came home and notice the furnace was still cycling like it was when we were staying here. The bill was about the same. we were like: Whaaaat? lol. I want to investigate other sources of heat.

Hey, Bill - who uses a checkbook? Paying on-line saves our trees & money. Easy to switch - at 65, that is how we pay all of our bills. . .even our donations to Red Cross is done automatically. Thanks for a very informative video! Great research!

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

Sure, we don’t write many checks either. We pay online or with a card. But we still write the payments in the check register to keep track of our balance.

Glad to see you both doing so well! Great video! Would you be interested in doing a video of all the things you do to prepare for the winter? Dwelling, vehicles, yard, shed and cottage could be included. Happy Trails! P.S. And when it comes to the shed, if nothing else, you need a shed to house your snowblower!

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

Yup!!

I understand that there is a small Tiny Home VIllage here in Ohio; I think nearby one of the Tiny Home Builders. Their Tiny Homes are beautifully made; but ….for me...I would always want a larger home. But I did see one they built and it was very well made.

Love your videos!!!!

Thank you for your channel.

We are in a 34 ft RV in a park in Texas. We paid 17,500 cash for a 2013 two years ago, and monthly to park it is 575.00 I do have insurance on it. We are saving money even though we are paying for storing our household stuff in storage too.

I miss this tiny house for you guys. 🤗

I am sure someone has mentioned this before but we live full time in an RV with a roofover, screened in porch and a craft shed and use Foremost insurance.

@symphytumtribe1582

5 жыл бұрын

Elaine Fisher hi just wondering where to find situation similar.

@elainemfisher3218

5 жыл бұрын

We live in N Georgia. There are a few places in our area.

hey Elizabeth $200 & $55 & $18 = $273.00 monthly costs

I live in the beautiful state of Michigan. I know of many properties with or without a home-people can purchase in the northern parts of Michigan with prices starting at $19,000 fixer uppers to nice homes up to $59,000. A lot less than a lot of vehicles, now a days!!! Taxes are mostly low in the northern part , also (of course depending on where you choose to live). People always think of Michigan as being REALLY cold. However, it is tempered by the Great Lakes surrounding this GREAT state. Yes it can get cold in the winter. But, it is cold most places in the northern part of the United States. Thank you for your wonderful down to earth you tube videos!

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, anywhere in the center of the country is ALWAYS cheaper than either coast.

Regarding the insurance, I would consider trying to buy RV windows by just keeping looking at salvage yards, and just replace the ones they don't like. Also, sometimes they will insure you for six months or a year after you start making payments. Can you get it insured with your auto insurance? Excellent advice, esp about zoning. The county where I live will not allow any new home below 1400 sq feet.

wow impressed great going!!!!!!!