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Hortensis

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40. Oh, the Keys are wonderful, of course in a class by themselves

Tue Nov 9, 2021, 04:35 PM

Nov 2021

in every way. Though Hemingway would probably be pleased at how his home has stood up. Or maybe not.

An up to 9' surge from Irma when that one emptied Tampa Bay was projected, and that would have wiped out our waterfront MH and its park near Tampa. We sat up in GA and said goodbye to our lovely little place, but Irma also took that elsewhere to smash some other unfortunates.

Our attitude was planned for. We deliberately chose "snowbird" properties in high-risk flood zones not zoned for conventional homes that we wouldn't have to worry about. It's cost us appreciation on the improvements and land but made beautiful views, etc, affordable and saved us anxiety, both important to us.

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Two sisters bought matching tiny homes [View all] NJCher Nov 2021 OP

Would love to find a tiny house village. Hoyt Nov 2021 #1

At one time these were called trailer parks. Politicub Nov 2021 #19

That is true. If I were going to buy something on wheels, Hoyt Nov 2021 #22

The only draw back I see is no storage space. You go out, you buy stuff... brush Nov 2021 #2

As always, the Beatles (or just Paul McCartney) has an answer to that karynnj Nov 2021 #14

You don't need it! roody Nov 2021 #37

Maybe not, but you still buy stuff. Who doesn't have stuff that piles up? brush Nov 2021 #39

My gf and I are currently giving lots of consideration to a tiny house Torchlight Nov 2021 #3

Nice. I thought they were elderly from "always lived together," but Hortensis Nov 2021 #4

They each rent their plot for $475/mo. Totally Tunsie Nov 2021 #8

Thanks. I kind of expected location choice would be slim. In past, Hortensis Nov 2021 #11

I'd be a bit leery of being in one of those in a hurricane. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #26

Oh, yes. But most people with one heading their direction Hortensis Nov 2021 #31

I've been through too many of those storms to be that sanguine about it. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #38

Oh, the Keys are wonderful, of course in a class by themselves Hortensis Nov 2021 #40

Those are neat, but paying permanent lot rent that can greatly increase is not. Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #5

There is a lot of potential in this space; we don't all want McMansions. lagomorph777 Nov 2021 #6

You can get a manufactured home for that in a community BlueLucy Nov 2021 #7

Manufactured homes are more difficult to personalize. hunter Nov 2021 #12

To me this "tiny home" idea is just living in a trailer. Give me an airstream any day...nt mitch96 Nov 2021 #9

I Have looked at these tiny houses before. Ka-Dinh Oy Nov 2021 #10

These are mobile homes FakeNoose Nov 2021 #13

Stigma of "trailer parks" maybe? ismnotwasm Nov 2021 #15

That sounds nice FakeNoose Nov 2021 #16

It's a couple years away, but there are benefits ismnotwasm Nov 2021 #17

I have friends that I've had for almost my entire life. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2021 #43

800 square feet would be tight Kaleva Nov 2021 #18

I lived with my gf in a 780 sf apartment for five year with no problems. Torchlight Nov 2021 #20

I spend quite a bit of time preparing for what climate change will bring and I need the space Kaleva Nov 2021 #32

Of course. Torchlight Nov 2021 #33

I'm going by what reputable scientists are saying and not guesswork. Kaleva Nov 2021 #35

Of course. Torchlight Nov 2021 #36

No but I know that my footprint will have no impact either way. Kaleva Nov 2021 #42

My house is around 900 sq ft. Not including the 2 room converted garage ismnotwasm Nov 2021 #21

If I was just by myself, the 900 square ft home would be very doable Kaleva Nov 2021 #34

Oh yes, I understand ismnotwasm Nov 2021 #41

re: "How do they get away with calling it a 'tiny-house village'? It's a trailer park" thesquanderer Nov 2021 #25

we just bought a tiny house. Layzeebeaver Nov 2021 #23

My wife really wants a tiny home. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2021 #24

I wonder if at a park you are allowed to block the home and remove the wheels to protect them. TheBlackAdder Nov 2021 #27

That is standard pretty much any time a mobile home is set up csziggy Nov 2021 #29

Thanks for the detailed info. I wondered because the photo shows the tires in place and exposed. TheBlackAdder Nov 2021 #30

Congrats Good egg Nov 2021 #28