In the latest edition of the Down Payment Diaries, a 47-year-old single woman and owner of an herbal products company shares her journey to homeownership through tiny living. Growing up in a townhome, she developed hoarding tendencies that led her to downsize and go tiny. After attending therapy to let go of possessions, she sold over 4,000 items and purchased a tiny home for less than $60,000, using her retirement savings.
She spent three and a half years at a campground in Illinois before moving to Georgia and eventually settling in Tennessee. After six months of searching, she found the perfect piece of land with an existing manufactured home and a foundation for her tiny house. With the help of a knowledgeable real estate agent, she ensured the property met zoning requirements for tiny homes.
Currently, she rents out her tiny house on Airbnb and is working on maximizing her property’s potential within its current zoning regulations. Her long-term goal is to create a tiny home community, but for now, she is content with her space, raising chickens, and enjoying country living.
Her story serves as an inspiration for those looking to achieve homeownership through creative and unconventional means. For more information on Down Payment Assistance options, visit realtor.com/fairhousing to start your own Down Payment Diary and find your dream home.
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