I guess we're generally stuck with condos if we want to actually own reasonably-sized property, but condos are not much of a step up from apartments.
I just don't see the appeal of owning part of a building. Even if you eventually finish paying rent, you're still at the mercy of the owner/association, and of any decisions made on behalf of the entire building. And you don't even get a lawn! Crazy city folk!
I saw a video from the founder of the company where he gives a tour of his tiny house and says that he built small in part because otherwise he would've had to sacrifice on materials and construction quality, so I'm guessing it's pretty high.
I dunno, I saw a tour video, and things looked kinda flimsy, at least in the itty-bitty wheeled houses. It seems like it would age badly. It also made me appreciate my 220 sq feet - 100 is just so claustrophobic. Living small is one thing, but you've gotta have room to swing a cat.
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Date: 2011-04-05 12:57 am (UTC)I just don't see the appeal of owning part of a building. Even if you eventually finish paying rent, you're still at the mercy of the owner/association, and of any decisions made on behalf of the entire building. And you don't even get a lawn! Crazy city folk!
I saw a video from the founder of the company where he gives a tour of his tiny house and says that he built small in part because otherwise he would've had to sacrifice on materials and construction quality, so I'm guessing it's pretty high.
I dunno, I saw a tour video, and things looked kinda flimsy, at least in the itty-bitty wheeled houses. It seems like it would age badly. It also made me appreciate my 220 sq feet - 100 is just so claustrophobic. Living small is one thing, but you've gotta have room to swing a cat.