The Real Cost of Elon Musk's $50,000 Boxabl Casita

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Elon Musk is allegedly living in a modular accessory dwelling unit from Boxabl on the SpaceX property. This has brought a lot of new attention to the modular housing industry but is this home really $50,000? Can it be considered an affordable housing option? In this video I look at the added costs of preparing land and setting up a Boxabl Casita on a real piece of land that I'm working on. Boxabl is shaking up the entire modular housing industry and I'm excited to see what comes next!
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  • @sleddy01
    @sleddy013 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone talking about utilities. Not just a drone cam and catchy music.

  • @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    2 жыл бұрын

    i bought a 1700 square foot house, fully updated everything, with a small back yard in 2012 for $53K

  • @catherinetodd

    @catherinetodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@p.chuckmoralesesquire3965 : WHERE did you buy this inexpensive house almost ten years? Area of the country makes a HUGE difference.

  • @mayalmariomendoza134

    @mayalmariomendoza134

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@catherinetodd He said in 2012. We’re in 2021 so probably more expensive today. :)

  • @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@catherinetodd yeah I know but that doesn't address the point that I'm building to making which is that$50K box house is a pretty lame scam. Musk is doing something much worse than government housing.

  • @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    @p.chuckmoralesesquire3965

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mayalmariomendoza134 Yep exactly, I sold it for $100K a couple years ago. What do you think the up-swing is on a $50K kit house? I'm thinking more like a used car.

  • @saophaixoan7861
    @saophaixoan7861 Жыл бұрын

    I am fully impressed! It's just a complete kzread.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

  • @33Donner77
    @33Donner773 жыл бұрын

    One box still reminds me of an Ikea apartment display if you visit their store.

  • @Hinternet

    @Hinternet

    3 жыл бұрын

    holy shit it does LOL

  • @jasonrock5220
    @jasonrock52203 жыл бұрын

    Again. Thanks for being the subject matter expert and explaining the real cost scenario. Your insight is always appreciated.

  • @ad2094
    @ad20943 жыл бұрын

    This was a good breakdown. Things usually have more costs than the sticker price and we should have more of those conversations even about traditional home ownership

  • @katrinagay7283
    @katrinagay72833 жыл бұрын

    This was a great price breakdown of these houses 🏘️ Thank you again, and looking forward to the next video 🤜🤛💯😉

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom2993 жыл бұрын

    When my brother was going to build a casita in his backyard which was huge, he figured he’d spend $200,000-250,000. So yea, that would have been much more affordable.

  • @ZambonieDude

    @ZambonieDude

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only reason I would consider a Castia is because there’s no excess costs really to have it built, just the usual inspections.

  • @maryannkom299

    @maryannkom299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ZambonieDude but honestly, the little modular would make a perfect guest house or pool house. Which was he was trying to achieve.

  • @tomahawk1556
    @tomahawk15563 жыл бұрын

    Thank You So Much Kerry , this is useful information indeed! Stay Safe & Stay Grateful! 🌷🌿🌍

  • @got_glintsp963
    @got_glintsp9632 жыл бұрын

    If small communities could be developed similar to what I’ve seen with some “tiny homes” where the development has a community garden and rec center (I believe those home owners sign an agreement to abide by some policies that benefit the group as a whole).. that would be a great idea

  • @DJRenee

    @DJRenee

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @imprincessebony

    @imprincessebony

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is actually a good idea

  • @JesterInfester

    @JesterInfester

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never happened! I’m a licensed and certified residential designer and this home as represented is bogus.

  • @NuLiForm

    @NuLiForm

    2 жыл бұрын

    ..i would do it..be Thrilled to do it..such a community sounds really Nice..never did like big houses..my Favorite home on earth was a 2 room cabin my dad & i built...all from 'leftovers'..he was not just a builder he also tore old houses down..you can come across some Cool & Rare details that way...Magical lighting, fantastic tile or wood floors...uber cool windows...Great old doors...finely crafted hardware & some really beautiful paneling & cornice & ornamentation. Even the occasional perfect fence. ...i had a Very Unusual childhood growing up on a self sustained farm in the mountains of NePa..& some of the best memories were working with my dad...since my older brother died in vietnam..after the general left he turned to me & said i had to take his place. "it's up to you now"..i know it was the grief talking, i was only 12 yrs old..my life changed forever that day, i lost a brother & what was left of childhood..& gained a relentless work ethic & pride in results that sustains me to this day...he did mean it, he taught me everything about building a house or cabin including the plumbing & electric..masonry...& landscaping. & so much more. Now that i think back on it, not sure who was driven the most, him or me. Hard to tell. These houses are Wonderful..i would Love to go over one from top to bottom..& i'll bring my rug & pillow..lol

  • @vickieroberts9560

    @vickieroberts9560

    Жыл бұрын

    Been trying to convince my husband to make travel nurse communities...passing this on to you

  • @djquestionthis
    @djquestionthis3 жыл бұрын

    Informative, concise and straight to the points that matter..........good job!!!

  • @cairoguido8667
    @cairoguido86672 жыл бұрын

    It's an an ambitious modular housing project. Thanks to share and I think it's gonna be useful. It's only to adapt the costs where one lives.

  • @Builderzp1
    @Builderzp12 жыл бұрын

    Well done! I visited the Boxabl manufacturing facility in Vegas back in late August. Only about a month before they kicked off actual production of the Casita. We are very interested in this product and the future of manufactured homes. As a developer/home builder (in Oklahoma City) I can certainly appreciate your explanation of the price per square foot cost analysis. This is all too often the focus of those in the market for a home. Thank you for this "all in" cost break down. Spot on! Now I'm going to go watch your first video to get more detail and I am now a Subscriber!

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Zach, glad to hear you got value from the video! That's cool you went to boxabl, I'm going to check it out soon as well. Thanks for watching

  • @kathyphillips1723

    @kathyphillips1723

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love it.!!

  • @01_SPACE_C0WB0Y
    @01_SPACE_C0WB0Y2 жыл бұрын

    I think even with all these costs it's still a very smart option. Where I live the total cost for an install would be about 85,000 and this would still be much cheaper than buying a near by home.

  • @USMC6976

    @USMC6976

    2 жыл бұрын

    You still have to buy the lot/land to put it on. That could easily add a lot of cost. That price is already figured into the house nearby.

  • @catherinetodd
    @catherinetodd2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Most people do not understand actual costs and cost-per-square-foot. We need to know all the information, taking into consideration the area people live in! A building lot can be $10,000 to $1,000,000 jusst for the land, and materials have gone way up due to the pandemic right now (Sept 2021). Looking forward for more and gracias, amigo!

  • @johnw65
    @johnw652 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT, THANKS ! ! ! While I'm presently designing and building an off-grid solar tiny camper trailer, And being a home owner, I can better appreciate the costs involved between permanently building on a foundation vs. a parking space. Still, the need for comfortable, affordable shelter in this day and age is a choice every person faces...

  • @chalcedony623
    @chalcedony6232 жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful! Thank you. I don’t think I saw any crane time cost factored in, tho. Imagine that could add a bit to the bottom line as well depending on the location.

  • @jlpack62
    @jlpack623 жыл бұрын

    This is a very informative video Kerry with practical information that can actually help people make a decision regarding the boxable. Bravo!

  • @HeloNova
    @HeloNova Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for breaking down the costs! And yes, every state and up to local area, traders and utilities will slightly vary, but very little, and you made the best ball park estimate from a high priced area. BTW, I am a licensed real estate agent in Texas, but not active in the business.

  • @musicfan6575
    @musicfan65753 жыл бұрын

    Both a wonderful and concise review. Such a refreshing alternative to traditional homebuilding. Thank you for your information.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

  • @mjgrant1515
    @mjgrant15153 жыл бұрын

    i also live in BC & one thing that wasn’t factored in was the exchange rate from US to Canadian on the casita & shipping. that is an added cost that’s always a reality for us canadians.

  • @kD-sd3dv
    @kD-sd3dv2 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Answered all my questions in one video. Good job

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @erjanaisabay8413
    @erjanaisabay84133 жыл бұрын

    This is really awesome. I know 50k houses built in some countries which are nothing in comparison to your house!! Hope you can export globally or even set up production lines outside the US!!

  • @antonomaseapophasis5142
    @antonomaseapophasis51423 жыл бұрын

    25K CAD septic system! That is a very interesting reminder of reality.

  • @satishafurnish7681
    @satishafurnish76812 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful. Thank you for the breakdown.

  • @The-Ant-Hill
    @The-Ant-Hill2 жыл бұрын

    I've owned two homes in my life and to say this is NOT affordable is simply untrue. I really appreciate you breaking the costs down. I've been contemplating building a home for myself for a while but it's not feasible. Prebuilt homes are very economical. If you were to take your numbers and build a community they would drop some. That's my latest plan. Then instead of being a renter I'd be an owner and others would as well. Not everyone can fit in a 400sqft home. Do you know of other affordable options like these for say a family of 4? Thanks for the great video. Happy subscriber!

  • @healthyoutloud2873
    @healthyoutloud28732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this info. Very helpful!

  • @seannotaro473
    @seannotaro4733 жыл бұрын

    It will be interesting to see if Boxabl can do a master planned community with these types of homes done in such a way that all costs are still affordable. The economics would have to work. That would be interesting to see if that could work

  • @mrspeigle1

    @mrspeigle1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't go for it TBH those kinds of affordable housing communities tend to turn trashy real quick. Plenty of trailer parks out there to go live in

  • @DJRenee

    @DJRenee

    2 жыл бұрын

    People would have to be committed to living simply. The class of the people would be very very important.

  • @recoveringsoul755

    @recoveringsoul755

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some tiny home groupings you buy the home, but pay rent for the land, which you don't get much of

  • @KOSMOinfinite

    @KOSMOinfinite

    Жыл бұрын

    Once you factor in land costs it kills the potential.

  • @mikecohen2400
    @mikecohen24002 жыл бұрын

    The other good thing about a Caseda is that it is stackable, and even at 100K for a stackable configured unit at 800 so. ft. Plus installation cost, not including land, is still in the 120K range very affordable for what it is.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, I think they're a great idea.

  • @Joshg1984

    @Joshg1984

    2 жыл бұрын

    You guys must live in California. 120k could get you a monster mobile home though

  • @lacha608

    @lacha608

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't assembly add.an additional huge fee?

  • @Gibsonsg527

    @Gibsonsg527

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol 120k for 800 sft is NOT affordable.

  • @CatherineSTodd

    @CatherineSTodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Gibsonsg527 : it is, only if you live in a high-dollar real estate area where houses go for a million to start!

  • @Gabriels_Light367
    @Gabriels_Light367 Жыл бұрын

    Yes Boxable community village idea with a rec room + pool access sounds like a great idea!!!

  • @whowherewhatwhywen
    @whowherewhatwhywen3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the breakdown! I've been curious about what the total cost might be.

  • @__WJK__

    @__WJK__

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good to see site prep $ mentioned but technically it's a wash, as all new home sites would incur these costs.

  • @SteveBierfeldt
    @SteveBierfeldt2 жыл бұрын

    This was really great. Excited to see what Boxabl does!

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @donpet8258
    @donpet82582 жыл бұрын

    I’m a retired home builder seattle area. Your info is very good and well presented !!

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate that 🙏🏻

  • @duckmann5000
    @duckmann50003 жыл бұрын

    Another Great Video ⭐️ keep up the Amazing work

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙌🏼

  • @JK-zw8ec
    @JK-zw8ec2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent analysis and very useful.

  • @johnt9186
    @johnt91862 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly objective summary. I've been involved in affordable housing for 30+ years. I do believe this is revolutionary, and again, thank you for answering the second half of the question.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! thanks for watching

  • @okrepo8461

    @okrepo8461

    2 жыл бұрын

    30+ years in affordable housing and the prices have shot off to the moon. Im guessing theres alot of hands in the cookie jar.

  • @johnt9186

    @johnt9186

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@okrepo8461 All volunteer work for well known non profit providers.

  • @tbonewalkerfan
    @tbonewalkerfan2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'm in the lower mainland of BC and have been looking into this. I appreciate your information.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @angelavanhorn2325
    @angelavanhorn23252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for educating citizen on numbers...keep up great job!👍

  • @jimbowling8528
    @jimbowling85283 жыл бұрын

    We are assuming, of course, that a single family home of that size is allowed by ordinance, and/or a second dwelling on a single family lot is allowed. Many localities require minimum square footages, and require special zoning for accessory dwellings. After 42 years in local government, I always tell folks to check with the local building and/or zoning departments before doing anything.

  • @PInk77W1

    @PInk77W1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use to work in San Luis Obispo CA. They had an empty lot for $37,000. I wanted to buy it. I called the realtor. I said I want to buy it and put a small home on it. He laughed at me and said the city would never let me do it. So I forgot about it. A few years later there was a small home on it. LoL. Probably worth about $500,000.

  • @jimbowling8528

    @jimbowling8528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PInk77W1 Yeah, there are always exceptions to the rules. I my location you can ask for one if you are willing to pay a hefty fee and ensure months of public hearings with no guarantee it will be approved (and sorry, no refunds).

  • @PInk77W1

    @PInk77W1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimbowling8528 someone was politically connected. I wasn’t

  • @charlesweaver9297

    @charlesweaver9297

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a small real estate investor I thought of adding something like this on one of my properties. The local government said first I need an engineer to make drawings of the addition. then after paying an engineer I have to pay them $500 just to give me a yes or no answer.

  • @PInk77W1

    @PInk77W1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@charlesweaver9297 where do u live ? Sounds like a big city ? I live in the middle of Texas I don’t think it’s like that here

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo63 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kerry, winters are nice and warm out there in BC. What about R values for those in the East like Quebec and Ontario. the walls look so thin.

  • @JL-re1rx
    @JL-re1rx2 жыл бұрын

    MANY THANKS AGAIN, KERRY!!!

  • @spacemanjupiter
    @spacemanjupiter2 жыл бұрын

    This answered a lot of questions that I've had lately. But I would also like to have an idea of maybe a few different costs on the price of property in 2 or 3 different areas (low, medium, and high end areas) if you have never owned a house or your own property. I would also like to know the process of how that works and what to look out for if I decide to try something like this from complete scratch, coming from an apartment complex and ignorant of anything outside of that lifestyle.

  • @WINTERMUTE_AI
    @WINTERMUTE_AI3 жыл бұрын

    I live in a 20ft shipping container, The Casita is a mansion! I am putting one in the desert about 200 miles from vegas, off grid, its going to be very affordable!

  • @__WJK__

    @__WJK__

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which one are you putting in the desert... the 20ft SC or a Boxabl Casita(?)

  • @odoroussmegma2191

    @odoroussmegma2191

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you one of those monsters from hills have eyes?

  • @nicksmith6629

    @nicksmith6629

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah. Joshua tree is a nice place.

  • @jtr82369

    @jtr82369

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, I’m in a 40’ container that I’m building as I can afford, it’s still going to end up at $25k-30k once it’s done (including off grid power which is $$$)

  • @thesaiyanprincevegeta

    @thesaiyanprincevegeta

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm living in a 5200sf house and its affordable for me

  • @bgould1001
    @bgould10012 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your knowledge and a fair assessment of this product

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @joedennehy386
    @joedennehy3863 жыл бұрын

    In New Zealand the average house price is 880,000. So im watching, intensely interested. I live in a city, and have a 1/5 acre lot. Our city has just made a rule that a 2nd dwelling of 300 sq or less does not need consent. So this has world wide potential. Thanks

  • @naguoning

    @naguoning

    2 жыл бұрын

    Transport cost to NZ, land, etc would add a lot and are those NZ dollars or USA dollars? Huge difference.

  • @cynthiamarquez3370
    @cynthiamarquez33703 жыл бұрын

    An 800 sq ft house with closets and 2 bedrooms with nice covered front porch and that looks like a shotgun house would be super cute. Oh and a laundry area.

  • @capestreasuresPtown
    @capestreasuresPtown3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video!

  • @bcranes1
    @bcranes13 жыл бұрын

    Kerry... Nice review and good info. Question...is all the wiring and plumbing to fixtures, switches and fixtures included in the 50k? Connections to utilities I get....every option will have that expense. But the fold out nature of this unit makes me wonder if all the plumbing and wiring is there, or is that by others?

  • @focusedeye
    @focusedeye3 жыл бұрын

    You had me at "polite of course".

  • @garyshank7401
    @garyshank7401 Жыл бұрын

    Good video, very informative. Thank you.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @mattsprung6619
    @mattsprung66193 жыл бұрын

    I think you mentioned that the cost of the home was $50,000 but the house you built was over 1600 sf. Did I get that correctly because I thought the base 375 sf +/- home cost $50,000.

  • @rosapimentel2327
    @rosapimentel23272 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. If possible would you please do the estimate of real cost for the larger model with two bedrooms or perhaps two casitas on one piece of land? Thanks for the other videos too.

  • @jangrosemartindale8740
    @jangrosemartindale87402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you: great info & breakdown.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

  • @Lambert7785
    @Lambert77852 жыл бұрын

    great information, thanks

  • @Timzart7
    @Timzart73 жыл бұрын

    Ford created the Model T which thanks to mass production, for its time was affordable and reliable compared to other cars. That's what the US needs in a house, too, and has never had. One that can be mass produced making it even more affordable, transportable (to a site), energy efficient, and durable. It shouldn't be as difficult as sending people to Mars or finding the cure for cancer. One thing Tiramani achieved in the Boxabl Casita, besides it being innovative, is an interior space that looks like it would be an attractive, comfortable, and functional place to live, for an individual or couple who don't mind making some space sacrifices, can get creative with storage, and who like saving energy.

  • @agriperma

    @agriperma

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm guessing that if a new couple have kids, they can add a box, and put it on top, so the Casita in theory, could grow as the family grows, without taking up more land space.

  • @catherinetodd

    @catherinetodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Timzart: well said, and what I like is that you can add more Boxabl's later on. That makes this construction even more attractive!

  • @enriquecabrera2137

    @enriquecabrera2137

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@catherinetodd you can't just add random stacks in a house and call it done. Structural integrity is important if you don't want to die.

  • @enriquecabrera2137

    @enriquecabrera2137

    2 жыл бұрын

    That already exists. Contrary to popular belief, building a house is extremely cheap. Most people either don't want to learn or are too lazy to research so they just want to buy premade. Keep buying premade, prices will keep rising. Cost of building one yourself, always keeps going down in comparison.

  • @paramagician

    @paramagician

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sears used to sell house kits that were delivered by rail and built on site. Came with everything needed to build the home and included plumbing, electrical, etc. This isn't a new concept

  • @tamnguyen-nt2zk
    @tamnguyen-nt2zk2 жыл бұрын

    WOW This is very, Helpful Thank you

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 👊🏻

  • @silaslongshot941
    @silaslongshot9412 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. That figure was just about my 'ballpark guess' for the permits, hookups, foundation, etc total price tag (without land cost) which is fantastic for a brand new energy efficient way stronger than stick built home.

  • @crazycajunsunshine
    @crazycajunsunshine2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for your page and videos

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @Bunny-pr8gw
    @Bunny-pr8gw2 жыл бұрын

    This video is exactly what I was looking for. A breakdown of total estimated cost, obviously accounting for regional/local factors. Thank you so much! Been wanting one of these since they launched. Can’t wait!!

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem Bunny. Thanks for watching

  • @sleepycalico
    @sleepycalico3 жыл бұрын

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @TheGyroJoe
    @TheGyroJoe2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kerry, I think you do a great job with these videos. The thing that concerns me about Boxabl is the joints that allow this house to be folded. Do you have any thoughts on durability and weather resistance of these elements that a normal house does not have to deal with?

  • @CatherineSTodd

    @CatherineSTodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    namsinc wrote: "The thing that concerns me about Boxabl is the joints that allow this house to be folded." Exactly my thoughts as well. I would let a few more of these folding houses get installed and wait a year to see how they make it through the seasons before I invested $50,000+.

  • @jking5772
    @jking57723 жыл бұрын

    In summary 50k for house 25k for everything else. Not including the cost of the lot of course

  • @curtissharris8914

    @curtissharris8914

    3 жыл бұрын

    Double that for California

  • @jameshafford9083

    @jameshafford9083

    3 жыл бұрын

    Although federal, state and local taxes weren’t included in unit and setup costs.

  • @rvingjourneys

    @rvingjourneys

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curtissharris8914 Our city in CA is waving the hook up costs to water and sewer for ADUs. That's a savings of $10k.

  • @curtissharris8914

    @curtissharris8914

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rvingjourneys that's fantastic what city is that?

  • @jermainemyrn19

    @jermainemyrn19

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rvingjourneys what city?

  • @paddywhack9261
    @paddywhack92612 жыл бұрын

    Some cities, counties, special zones have restrictions on almost any/everything: must have permanent foundation, must cost a certain minimum amount, must be/not be made of certain materials, must have x square feet of land, must have environmental impact statement... and will it qualify for a mortgage? Do you pay $50K up front? Etc etc etc.

  • @johnmikel5934
    @johnmikel59342 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown and explanations

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @dhank2242
    @dhank22422 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown.

  • @whenlifehandsyoulemons3937
    @whenlifehandsyoulemons39373 жыл бұрын

    This answered all of the questions I had about what you’d actually have to do after buying one and how much it would really cost to get one up and running. I agree though, even with the additional costs I do think these are still a good investment and I think in the future we are going to see more and more of these.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @catherinetodd

    @catherinetodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KerryTarnow : Amen and GRACIAS!

  • @enriquecabrera2137

    @enriquecabrera2137

    2 жыл бұрын

    You do know you can just buy a mobile home about 3x bigger for much cheaper, right?

  • @BlakeTedKord

    @BlakeTedKord

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@enriquecabrera2137 what’s the downside to a mobile home? It’s on wheels tho…the home can roll away…also the entire home is one giant vehicle that you can drive the mobile home and a vehicle can always blow up right?

  • @JR.2024

    @JR.2024

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@enriquecabrera2137 link or video please

  • @THouze-sm5kt
    @THouze-sm5kt2 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to buying one.

  • @johncummings9494
    @johncummings94943 жыл бұрын

    Nice presentation and extremely informative, logical, and interesting. Thank you for your wise perspective.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John!

  • @jrjubach
    @jrjubach2 жыл бұрын

    Very well thought out video.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @icam3
    @icam32 жыл бұрын

    Good info!

  • @markukrainetz5058
    @markukrainetz50582 жыл бұрын

    I also live in the interior of BC, and this casita looks good to me.

  • @ZRaddue
    @ZRaddue2 жыл бұрын

    Just a quick question for clarification: You said that you based your prices for setup on the location you're currently building in British Columbia. Did you adjust the prices to reflect USD vs CAD? I know the Boxabl Casita is quoted at $50k USD but if you're looking at CAD prices for setup/utilities/etc then it could be skewing the overall price higher than if adjusted.

  • @CatherineSTodd

    @CatherineSTodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    ARaddue: I was wondering the same thing. Too bad the videographer doesn't answer questions here. Would be a big help.

  • @svenssvensson9024
    @svenssvensson90242 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree for singles that have other goals than working 40 hours a week to keep there nose above the water this is the cheapest to own and fastest to get up and running. A off grid option with solar panels and electric or compost toilet. Only water in and gray water out.

  • @miker7851
    @miker78513 жыл бұрын

    I wonder when these things are going to be available.

  • @MaxItUpwithMarta
    @MaxItUpwithMarta3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Do you know if these Casitas are hurricane proof?

  • @__WJK__
    @__WJK__3 жыл бұрын

    Calculating site prep is mostly a wash, given new home construction (Boxabl, etc) will require/incur similar prep costs.

  • @erickessler6094
    @erickessler6094 Жыл бұрын

    Brother, This Boxabl looks so exciting. My only concern relates to the "Water, Air, & Bug Seal" at exterior walls, floors, & ceiling? Are there rubber gaskets to seal such leaks? Cheers, Eric

  • @OranJuno
    @OranJuno3 жыл бұрын

    One major omission was the roof. In different videos and interviews with one of the Boxabl founders, there is a pretty big hint that you'll probably need an actual roof. My guess is that unless you're in the desert, you'll pretty much need one. The cost of constructing a pitched roof would not be trivial. I'd also imagine that the $50k + shipping won't include the cost of assembly and mounting to the foundation.

  • @jaceebrynne49

    @jaceebrynne49

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just saw a vid, pitched or flat roof, with solar panels

  • @CatherineSTodd

    @CatherineSTodd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jaceebrynne49 : is the roof included in the $50,000 cost?

  • @tonymorgan9240
    @tonymorgan92402 жыл бұрын

    Kerry. I have used a footing only a flat pour of 12 inches and then place block starters for the one block high for concrete slab finished ?

  • @hollybishop484
    @hollybishop4843 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, for my location that's an outrageous price! We bought our first home for about $70,000. It's almost 1600 Sq ft, has a nice yard and 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bath.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s awesome! Was that recently?

  • @hollybishop484

    @hollybishop484

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KerryTarnow just before this housing shortage hit. We are listing it this week and hope to get double that, but we put a lot of improvements into it.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hollybishop484 great timing! Good luck with the sale 🙏🏻

  • @Midstar95

    @Midstar95

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well lucky you but I live in California and every millennial like me is depressed we can’t afford shit we just keep getting pushed to live deeper in the desert

  • @Midstar95

    @Midstar95

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s also Haaaaaat in the summertime

  • @myronachtman4304
    @myronachtman43042 жыл бұрын

    Are these "boxes" well insulated for Canadian winters?

  • @mapratt
    @mapratt3 жыл бұрын

    Price per square foot is going to include the kitchen and bathroom no matter what, so by definition goes up when the overall square footage goes down.

  • @JuancoPRoFlow
    @JuancoPRoFlow3 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget impact fees. In my area is 16k per build. Plus cost of lot, lot clearing and development if needed.

  • @marianoh44
    @marianoh442 жыл бұрын

    Then issue is the finding a land that allows you to out this house on it. In los angeles that impossible right now. And probably most big cities, unless you go out in rural areas.

  • @pjpodx
    @pjpodx3 жыл бұрын

    50K is post prototype home, when it will go into mass production cost will drop.

  • @StarOasis26
    @StarOasis262 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I keep seeing a 38-ft boxable. Any information on that?

  • @ToriLynnH
    @ToriLynnH Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @sigmatomcat5389
    @sigmatomcat53892 жыл бұрын

    When you think of a startup situation and initial costs of getting production going and keeping up the regular production schedule, I think we can assume that eventually, the actual cost of this system should be going down a few years after the initial startup cost has been absorbed. Any prototype is expensive, and any business needs to recoup the expense of design, R&D, and upgrades aside, after that, the basic units should become even more affordable as time goes by. Of course, there are factors that can run up the cost of doing business and manufacturing, such as labor unions and taxation. If the industry can avoid unions, and local governments can give tax breaks and incentives for this type of low-cost housing in needed areas, this could be the big wave of the future in truly affordable homeownership.

  • @waynelast1685

    @waynelast1685

    Жыл бұрын

    Disagree. They will gradually increase price as demand increases. Sooner or later they won’t offer any savings. Just economics.

  • @garymoore3446
    @garymoore34462 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review....

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @noneone2u
    @noneone2u2 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MrTrainX
    @MrTrainX3 жыл бұрын

    is it made into survive and function well in our Canadian winters ?

  • @CKE142B
    @CKE142B2 жыл бұрын

    The site prep work is there regardless of what type of house you build. So, looking at sq. ft. price on new construction is the fairest comparison. Given the rising cost of wood, pole buildings are now as expensive as the Boxabl Casita. Metal frame buildings are another option. And then there's the traditional stick built house. New houses can't be compared to existing houses because the existing house is not new and may need a little or a lot to freshen it up or totally remodel it.

  • @danbiss87
    @danbiss873 жыл бұрын

    These modular homes would be great to establish "modern" mobile home parks.

  • @__WJK__

    @__WJK__

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol 'cept a boxabl community would look absolutely nothing like a traditional mobile home park.

  • @danbiss87

    @danbiss87

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@__WJK__ thats the point. out with the old in with the new.

  • @moviesandmysteries4538
    @moviesandmysteries4538 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely explained!! So how much it will be for a night on airbnb??

  • @abdullahalrai
    @abdullahalrai3 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention, the cost of Casita is in US Dollars, so that would be roughly about $62,700 CAD, plus the set-up Cost which could varies depending on the location, but still way cheaper then buying a house or apartment here in Canada.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah prices have gone crazy!

  • @pavy415
    @pavy4153 жыл бұрын

    Thank God I live close to Vegas so my shipping will be 1000 compared to you. Also in California where I live where houses cost over 1 million dollars paying 150k for 3 of these stacked with a parking garage is cheap!

  • @colleenkaralee2280
    @colleenkaralee22802 жыл бұрын

    They build quality and that is what I like about them.

  • @engelcrona
    @engelcrona2 жыл бұрын

    Well done mate. Cheers

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Immigrantlovesamerica
    @Immigrantlovesamerica2 жыл бұрын

    Tuffshedd has really nice tiny homes for less than $20k installed incl shipping. Still gotta prep the land, wire/pipe the house, and finish it. But it’s still a better bargain imo, particularly if you can finish it yourself.

  • @KerryTarnow

    @KerryTarnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll check it out thank you

  • @Immigrantlovesamerica

    @Immigrantlovesamerica

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@KerryTarnow Wow, thank you for responding. There's a video that went viral a few days ago where a gentleman walks through one of these houses. Its called "TINY HOME...HOME DEPOT..." I would love to hear your take on it!

  • @57msdeb
    @57msdeb3 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure where someone could put something like this. In my experience, it wouldn’t be allowed in a neighborhood unless it fits in with the other houses and meets construction codes.

  • @dean4125
    @dean41253 жыл бұрын

    were I live the houses are 600k or more average.. lol. this is in Santa Rosa, CA, so the boxable is extremely affordable. Im pretty excited about this. only problem is finding a place to put it since the land here costs so much!!

  • @deirdredooling9436

    @deirdredooling9436

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Santa Rosa. I'm from up in those parts. Waitin for the final $ in video

  • @deirdredooling9436

    @deirdredooling9436

    3 жыл бұрын

    Land is pricey out in Sonoma county

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