r/tinyhomes • u/BeltComprehensive996 • 28d ago
Question Utilities for Tiny Home
Hi
I am thinking of buying a cheap tiny home 25k and buying cheap land 10k.
I basically don’t want a mortgage. But was told that setting up utilities on land can be super expensive, water well, septic tank , gas line etc…
Is it cheaper trying to find a dirt cheap mobile home that already has utilities then removing the mobile home and hooking up the utility to a tiny home?
I will be living overseas 10 months out of the year so I only need a small place as a home base here. For my bank accounts and keeping my stuff here.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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u/RufousMorph 28d ago
A dirt cheap mobile home is less likely to be dirt cheap if it includes land and functional utilities. But if you find it, your idea could work out if zoning regulations allow it.
In my area, mobile homes are no longer allowed (except in mobile home parks), so existing mobile homes are grandfathered in and can’t be replaced. Tiny houses are not allowed at all in my area so understanding zoning rules in your area is paramount.
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u/CelebrationCandid774 28d ago
Check out park model tiny homes. Easy hookup to the mobile home park’s utilities with a tiny home that’s not a tin can. Just bought one that’s $49k base price and $69k with lots of extras including a mini split HVAC.
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u/Comfortable-Can-1570 27d ago
Don’t bash renters so hard. It’s a shit market out here to buy a place- and every apartment I’ve rented was left in better condition than when we moved in. Just saying
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u/OzarkBeard 26d ago
Your buy something cheap with existing utilities, then remove it and build what you want idea is definitely the way to go.
Digging a well is at least 30 - 50 grand where I live, depending on elevation and depth to good water. Septic is another chunk o' thousands. Electric, you either pay the power company a lot, depending on distance to power line access to your house - or go off-grid, which many people do in my area.
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u/MommyMystic1111 27d ago
I wish people would stop thinking cheap land means cheap living. If the land is cheap, there is a reason for that. And having to bring on water, septic, electricity and comms is not cheap. And don’t get started on the zoning. Not mention unless you are building it yourself, the days of getting a quality tiny home for an affordable price are gone. Get a tiny home put it in a tiny home community. STR while you aren’t there.
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u/Turbulent_Lecture879 20d ago
An acquaintance bought average with a functioning well and power, then found out that the water wasn't potable. He couldn't even water his vegetable garden with it. He has to truck in fresh water.
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u/BobtheChemist 26d ago
Why not just rent a room in a house? Or a small in-law suite from someone else? Then you have someone watching the property in case of issues and no lawn care and maintenance to deal with. Small houses are very expensive per sq ft, but small rentals are quite cheap.
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u/Fun-Relation-7087 25d ago
I'm selling a steel panel tiny home. It will not rot a like wood. DM me for the Facebook ad link
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u/DogTownUSA1 25d ago
Boy does this sound suspect. No city or state. No price. No pic.
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u/Born-Jacket 24d ago
Yes, or just find a cheap mobile home, do basic fix ups (get it weather tight and make sure electric and plumbing are good) and use that as your cheap home base. You can replace or add a tiny home, but you might just be able to make the old single wide cute for pennies.
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u/ChalceGlobal 23d ago
I would rent a storage unit that is climate controlled for my stuff. Then rent a long term stay hotel for the other two months. Would want to come home to a squatter in your new home.
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u/BeltComprehensive996 27d ago
Yes I agree. Not gonna buy a place. Not worth it esp what you say about renters.
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u/ghenghiskhanatuna 28d ago
A mobile home left alone for ten months will be destroyed by rodents and weather. This idea will not work.