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Ethereal
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# Posted: 5 Dec 2022 04:40pm
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I live in Arkansas with a new property in North Central Arkansas near the Missouri border. I am currently looking into Yurt Kits, Tiny Homes, and RV Trailers either Used or New that would hopefully not be more than $10,000 and preferably much less than that. I have a truck that can tow, so I'm hoping to find something relatively close to Arkansas / Midwest region, but would consider other offers from further away!
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MJH
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# Posted: 5 Dec 2022 07:00pm
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I've stayed in several yurts. Unless you're going with something very large (going to cost a lot more than $10k) they're not overly practical... there's a lot of rounded space that is difficult to use. I'd probably opt for a canvas wall tent setup over a yurt.
Look on facebook marketplace for tiny homes and such, though. At least in the western great lakes region they are all over.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 6 Dec 2022 10:20am
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Buy a shed and convert it. Almost all the trailers under $10k are junk.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 6 Dec 2022 03:28pm
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Quoting: Brettny Buy a shed and convert it. Almost all the trailers under $10k are junk.
Yes, and if it reads "hunter special" in the add, its also junk.
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offgrid89
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# Posted: 16 Dec 2022 11:33am
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I found it difficult to find a tiny home or camper that was not in terrible shape or terribly expensive. I found "Tiny House Made Easy" which has nice easy to follow plans and information to get you started. Saving me money now I have exactly what I want.
https://bit.ly/3V59bii
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Ethereal
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# Posted: 23 Dec 2022 10:04am
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Thanks for the tips! I'm looking at the possibility of Tuff Sheds right now, I hadn't heard of them before, but at a glance it seems totally feasible for my needs at a reasonable cost 
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 23 Dec 2022 11:45am
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Tuff Sheds are an option. Also those sheds that Home Depot and Lowes sell. You have not given your woodworking experience. Is building this shed/cabin a possibility? I built the walls to my cabin in the driveway and then trucked them up to the site.
Framing is not rocket science. If you decide on a size, then read and investigate. Slow and steady. Plus, you will love the experience.
Best of luck in whatever you decide.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 23 Dec 2022 12:06pm
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Determine a size, yes! And ime use multiples of 4' to best utilize 4x8' sheet products and minimize waste (of material and money).
Based on the footprint will be your 'foundational requirements'; ie, a shed size can be 'floating' on a packed gravel bed and blocks. Bigger may well mean piers or footings. Then there is the 'code and inspections' thing.....
So, if shed size, can you build a properly supported and squared up/leveled deck?
After the deck is done can you build properly studded walls?
Then rafters?
Each step is well documented in readily available publications at the public library for free, for sale at any building center and online. And here.
It is all done a step at a time BUT must start on a good site, straight/square/and level or it will become difficult as it grows upward.
For some folks the process is much of the reward. For others, taking a prebuilt shell and finishing it to their tastes is enough, and gets to the end usability part faster.
Figure out which you are and make a plan.
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Ethereal
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# Posted: 23 Dec 2022 06:51pm
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Thanks everyone for the tips! I have some construction / framing experience, so I had already looked into designing something on my own, but when I did the materials cost calculation last year, and factored in my individual situation and the intensive time and labor that I would be required to do, I can't imagine I would pay anymore for these kind of "Pre-Fab" installation included Sheds for any less than they cost ;) I hadn't really looked into Pre Fab sheds until I saw several people recommending them. I knew they existed, but didn't know about the cost and lack of necessary labor, so all in all they seem like a really good starting place, which is all I need
I may still be interested in Yurt kits, used Tiny Homes, etc. in the future - any and all recommendations are very appreciated moving forward!
Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas everyone!
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 24 Dec 2022 09:44am
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Thank you. Merry Christmas back. My I suggest that you build what you're heart n mind want. Only get one chance. You don't want to sit in your cabin and have any thoughts about how you would have really wanted it but cheaped out or it was good just OK. Get what you want
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 25 Nov 2024 05:17pm
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We started going through this about the same time last year....after concluding the prev owner built cabin was just a glorified shack.
I did some prelim plans of what we wanted in a structure (good to define) and pricing and how much work I could, or wanted to do.
If Id been lots younger, stronger and able (a man's got to know/admit his limitations  ) a 'garage kit' in the sq ft desired from a building supply might have been doable. But they are intended to go on a slab so a floor deck would also be needed.
And don't forget the site prep and what you will need to do for a 'foundation'.
Next was to look at pre-built 'sheds', most companies have versions that are more like little cottages and you can pick windows and door placing if they custom build for you. You typically would need to wire (if needed), insulate and finish walls and ceiling. Less work than stick building and somewhat usable as you go.
For me reality was even that much was 'too much' so we bought a pre-built 12x28 milled log cabin that I designed the floor plan, windows etc. In our experience that is a decent sq ft for two, ymmv.
It wasn't cheap but sure is nice.
Just like the prebuilt shed/cottage I had to do the site prep. They trucked it in and set it on my 'silo block' foundation. Then we stepped inside
Fwiw, if you are thinking really tiny/small I suggest you mark out that size space in your house, garage or even the driveway and put cardboard cutouts of the furnishings you want. That will help you decide that most likely you would like more space 
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