Getting onto the property ladder may seem as far-fetched as playing in the NFL or winning the lottery to some.
However, Amazon is now offering shoppers the chance to become homeowners with a quick click.
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Now you can choose a less traditional way of living in a budget-friendly tiny house.
The prefabricated portable tiny house is currently available for $6,899 from Amazon.
The house measures 13 feet by 20 feet and is fully expandable and customizable.
It can be reused for a variety of uses including residential living, a workshop or office.
The house features a sliding glass door and a “multi-window” design. [which] Ensures a bright and attractive interior design for the small house.”
It is made with steel frame and flame resistant foam wall board.
According to the manufacturers, the container house is pre-made, waterproof and thermally insulated.
It is also earthquake resistant grade 8 and wind resistant grade 10.
The house is designed to fold up easily and quickly for transport.
It is also designed for “simple assembly and disassembly” making it suitable for “frequent transport”.
The home is fully electrically wired to USA standards, providing flexibility in customization.
Customers can customize the size, color and configuration of their container home.
The prefabricated house does not have accompanying personnel for disassembly and assembly, requiring you to install it yourself.
Unloading requires the buyer to prepare a crane as the extra weight means it cannot be unloaded with a forklift.
This tiny house uses drywall anchors and screws through the holes on the adjustable legs for added stability.
What is a tiny house?
Technically, a tiny house is any home that is less than 400 square feet.
Many tiny homes are built on trailers so they can be towed anywhere, and some are converted from old school buses or minivans.
Each state has its own rules about tiny homes, but they generally aren't subject to the same taxes as regular homes.
However, Alaska, Iowa, Louisiana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin and West Virginia have made tiny houses illegal as permanent residences.
Furniture and circuits are not included in the purchase.
Product photos show that the house can be customized with a balcony.
The prefab container home received an average rating of five stars out of five from shoppers.
One impressed customer shared his thoughts on the budget purchase in the review section.
An Amazon user noted that the tiny house “solves the problem.” [the] Housing crisis.
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