I posted several weeks ago about a tiny house. I keep thinking about it more and more. I can't get it off my mind really. John sent me a link to this blog about a girl building her own tiny house, and I've been looking at tiny houses for sale, and tiny house plans to buy. I really think I want to do this.
The pros:
- I have a wanderlust that kicks in every few years or so. It would be nice to be able to just hitch my home up to a truck and go wherever I want.
- I believe that having this place would give me greater confidence to go and try new places (hopefully outside the midwest!)
- Living in such a small space forces you to be frugal and helps you to keep your priorities in order.
- Facilitates a much greener lifestyle.
- Costs much less than a traditional house.
The cons:
- I have NO money. I kind of have negative money with student loans coming due here in the next few months. The "build it yourself" cost of the home I want is $20,000, which is a little less than 4 years in the studio I used to rent in Merriam, KS.
- It is a pain to transfer teaching licenses. I am in the process of that right now, and it takes a long time. So, subbing, or teaching in a different state every year will be problematic. Not to mention, school districts will not hire you if you're not going to be around forever.
- Insurance for these kinds of homes is scarce/doesn't exist.
I'm sure there are many more cons and pros out there, but I think this is enough for now. As it is, I don't think I can do this any time soon. I am not ready for home ownership. The thought of this project has been so exciting to me, and the thought that I have to put it off, while being much more fiscally responsible, is depressing. I don't want this to become another of my "almosts."
In the mean time, I supposed I can start preparing for it. I can downsize my possessions. I can save up money. I can price what I want, and figure out how much I need. It's still doesn't feel the same.
Has anyone else run into this kind of feeling?
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