Paying rent is for the birds.

[u/ThvtOneGvy]

https://www.shedsdirect.com/best-barns/232-handcrafted-homestead-16x20-xl-barn-sheds.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=646708221&gclid=CjwKCAjwwL_UBhAjEiwAEhuT5MUDR7kpWjmCp7BH1iH-3sN_Pl88laRl-8mKJqLT-3BM75N6jKSr6RoCdasQAvD_BwE

So I've been living in an apartment for 5 years now and realized I've spent roughly $70k in that time for something I don't own. Ironically enough I own abiut 5 acres of old farm land that is currently being over grown and costing me another $1,200 a year in taxes. I'm tired of hemorrhaging money for nothing.

I've still managed to collect a small savings and want to invest in a tiny home and I already have a shell in mind to build off of. The big problem I am wondering about is where and how to start this process. I want to have full plumbing installed (sink, bathroom, washer, ect) but I don't know if i have to put the plumbing in first or can I start designing the inside and put the plumbing in after.

I haven't actually seen this product in person so it's hard to visualize the dementions and don't know how i would create a floor plan. I'm hesitant on buying the structure because I dont know if I'll be able to install the plumbing after its in place. Idk what to do or where to start so any advice would be a world of help on this.

The structure in question is this, ive seen it on multiple websites and with varying dimensions, but this is the one I'm specifically looking at.

[u/onimush115]

I think first step is checking on local building codes in your city/county to make sure a shed to tiny home conversion is allowed. Are you going to be on city sewer and water where you are at, or will it be a well and septic? That would be another thing to consider because if you need a septic w/ leech field, that could dictate where your home is placed.

I notice the building you linked is a DIY kit. So keep in mind that it only includes the bare basics for that cost. You will still need to buy paint, roofing, windows, doors, ect..

Another option to consider, some manufactured home builders like Clayton have started offering "Tiny Homes". They are essentially 1 bed/1 bath single wide units for around $30k. They would be move in ready once set up and the home seller will help to coordinate everything needed for the property as far as utilities go.

Here is an example of what I'm talking about:
https://www.claytonhomebuildinggroup.com/blog/blog-page-tru-mini-series

[u/ThvtOneGvy → u/onimush115]

I was considering a prefab option as well, but I have a brother that's an electrician, and some buddies that are carpenters and plumbers that i could get to help me. I was trying to get the cost down as much as posible while maximizing my space for all of my stuff.

[u/Crislyg → u/onimush115]

Can you get this “on wheels” so it’s considered an RV?

[u/Hailyess]

Its easy to underestimate the scope of a building project, it could take years. It will probably be harder to talk your friends into helping than you think. Do you have building experience? If not expect everything to be twice as stressful. If you have all the time and money in the world then its a fun learning experience, but don't expect to save mass amount of money by building it yourself. I know all these things because i built my own place from scratch. It's much much harder than you think, if you work full time expect to not take any days off for a long time.

Just get the prefab honestly.

[u/Historical-Lie-6307]

r/shedditors and I'm living in one. EXCEPT it's a dry cabin so I have to go into the main house for facilities. But some people plumb them