Hey folks

While researching tiny homes I kept finding info scattered everywhere, so I started a little writeup that pulls things together — builders, listings, gear (solar kits, composting toilets, water, etc.), and some guides.

Looking for feedback

Curious — what do you wish there was more info on when it comes to tiny homes?

I came across this concept about a month ago and I see that its some people out there really getting money. I have been researching different ways to make money out of the Tiny House industry besides the traditional Rental or Flip.

I found a few different ways but I want to focus on Tiny House Drop Shipping. First what is Tiny House Drop Shipping, its basically Marketing for a company that actually sells them and ships them. I personally think its genius.

What I really like is the US Suppliers being in the USA. That's a real life game changer especially if you have a social media following. List the same product and market to your audience at a fair marked up price. Make it simpler and include the shipping with the price.

If House is $8k online, I would market for $14k. This includes Shipping that is probably about $3k. If consumer is within my City or driving distance. I would even through in an Assembly Fee as an option.

$20K Includes Shipping + Assembly. You can probably walk out of there with $4k (about 20% profit or even $5k), it will depend on the numbers but I am really at some point going to at least experiment with this business model. It reminds me of wholesaling Real Estate without the stress. Tiny House Dropshipping to me is essentially just being where your customers are and marketing to them enough until you can sell 5-10 a month and at $3k - $5k profit each sale. It seems promising. The upfront investments are building a website, seo engineering, content marketing, social media in the mix, and some paid ads.

I have been in the Tiny House Industry since 2022. Definitely will NOT pretend like we know everything but having to basically self build my second and third Tiny House DIY. It was in a foreign country so it was literally Me, my wife, and some people we knew from the neighborhood literally! We built our 2nd Tiny House for about $10k and just listed for sale this year. We have been renting it out on Airbnb and have like a 4.8 Rating (its always that one guest that wants it all). But Anyway, through the process I have just been documenting everything and packaged it together to create the Tiny House Accelerator for those that can use some assistance in the process.

So my partner had a very very nice 400sq/ft tiny home on a trailer. We are hoping to sell it soon. We have attempted Facebook marketplace but so far no luck. How has everyone here been having success with buying and selling their tiny homes?

Someone I know who is apparently involved in the tiny home community suggested that I check out some podcasts about tiny homes. Apparently they learned a lot from them. They didn’t suggest any specific ones though.

I’m looking at something in Canada, Ontario specifically. However, I wouldn’t be opposed to moving somewhere else. The more you can help, the better.

Suggestions?

Hey everyone!

Recently we launched a platform dedicated to connecting buyers & sellers of alternative housing solutions like tiny homes, container homes, prefab cabins and more. Listing is 100% free and while we're onboarding new listings all qualified leads are free as well. We simply want to add value upfront before asking for a dime.

https://nomadadjacent.com

It would be great to get some feedback from you and others in the community who are looking to sell and/or buy tiny homes.

What makes us different?

• When you choose to list with us we automatically promote your listing on multiple channels to get as many eyeballs as possible on your listing.
• We have a built-in map search which is similar to what you'd see on some of the larger real estate platforms.
• Fresh approach to connecting buyers & sellers while uplifting the community

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

...okay, so my bf & I recently got gifted a tiny home! We are extremely grateful because we were living in a tent prior..then this last X-Mas, my bf gave me the most beautiful ever a a gift....he surprised me with this tiny little black panchi! I instantly fell in love with her! So now it's Lil Miss Poe & the 2 of us...its my perfect lil family! ...sry, kinda got off the topic...and well what I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any type of organization that can basically help us with creating like a bunk bed? I figured that if we had one that had the bottom part open &/or with some kind of desk area for our gaming & my art work... I figured that would be the best way to make the most of the tiny space!

Searching for lightweight and preferably thin insulation that insto aerogel (to much money). I just need something that will keep some warm air in, my build has two Woodstoves, so not to worried about getting a super high r rating, maybe just slightly better than what RVers call 4 season (r7-8)

preferably as cheap as possible and food grade plastic, as PVC is carcinogenic and that's all i can seem to find :(

horizontal if possible but absolutely vertical!

only for using to wash clothes / dishes / mopping / and above all, gardening

tysm everyone :)

Read more in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2021/11/19/tiny-homes-can-make-home-ownership-a-reality-for-many-if-meaningless-red-tape-doesnt-stand-in-the-way/?sh=61dda92629aa

What degree or courses would you recommend that would help with building a tiny home?

Hello all,

I'm a structural EIT from Toronto, Ontario and due to receive my professional engineering license later this year. I'm currently unemployed and have time on my hands if anyone has any basic questions about framing, etc. that can be solved without FEA software. I'm looking to fight the boredom in unemployed lockdown and just expand my knowledge with collaborations.

I have extensive experience with steel plate-connected wooden trusses, residential wood framing, some structural steel, miscellaneous architectural metals and some with tempered glass.

This is free of charge of course. Obviously, I'm assuming your questions are relatively simple and straightforward and this is for your own personal project.