Rebekah lives in a self-designed 8.5’ x 30’ tiny home which is built by Mini Mansions Tiny Home Builders based out of Missouri. The build began in June of 2020 and was completed in October of 2020. Finally, she steps inside the home on October 18th, 2020 in Florida. After that, she has been living in it full time since then.
Before going tiny, Rebekah grew up in a fairly large house with her parents in Florida, and although she is grateful for childhood. But she envisioned her adult life differently. She loved the idea of a small cozy space that she could take wherever she wants. Also, she didn’t feel the need to live in a traditional house and didn’t want to get caught up in the rent trap.
Going tiny wasn’t just about living more into freedom, but also more into independence. I wanted to own it, but I didn’t want to buy a traditional house. Tiny life has worked out wonderfully for me.
Rebekah
Meanwhile, she graduated with a master’s degree in social work in August of 2020 while designing a tiny home. Currently, she is nannying and loves what she does. She said that It brings her so much fulfillment. Further, her tiny house is based on an 8’ x 28’ trailer. And all the wood framing is reinforced with bolts and hurricane straps. The exterior features a vinyl board and batten siding and metal roofing.
Moreover, her home is NOAH certified (National Organization of Alternative Housing) and is equipped for full-time and long-term living. However, she faces some challenges in figuring out where to legally put the house and getting the trailer title transferred to her name.
An Advice From Rebekah
The advice I have for anyone interested in going tiny is to JUST DO IT! I was the girl that loved the idea of going tiny, but never thought I’d ever actually had my own tiny house. I thought it was just a fun fantasy- for years. Got my motivation through a personally traumatic experience that set a fire underneath my feet.
I was at the lowest point in my life, and it was then I knew I not only wanted this path but needed it. The whole process of going tiny was a healing and growing experience, and now that I’m on the other side, I wish I would have believed it was possible sooner.
Honestly, I jumped in headfirst, knowing I would have to figure it out along the way. I signed contracts and paid thousands before knowing where I would put my tiny house. I’m not usually that kind of person. I’m someone who has to plan out every step of the way before taking the first one, and I usually let fear of the unknown stop me from the beginning. Not this time.
Going tiny was such a growing process for me and who I am as a person. It has taught me so much.
My advice: don’t let fear or “what if’s” stop you. You can
and will figure it out!
Her Dream Comes True
She wanted to live in a small house on a lot of lands for a long time. In other words, It is her goal to begin advocating for political and legislative change towards tiny houses for herself and others.
Tiny homes produce a lower carbon footprint, need fewer building supplies, limit consumerism, and produce a more sustainable way of living. Laws need to change to give tiny dwellers more options of where to place their tiny homes.
Rebekah
During this, Rebekah feels completely satisfied with the work of the builders. They bring her dream come true by giving her full creative freedom in customizing the tiny one exactly how she wants it to be. Also, she is thankful for her significant other, Luke who helped her so much and made the transition into tiny living even smoother.
You can follow Rebekah on her Instagram where she helps, encourages, inspires, informs, and entertain others with her tiny house lifestyle and story!