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Also, we already have a cheap prefab solution which is optimized for house construction: modular homes aka trailers. They don't have the best reputation. Home

• throwaway984393 5y ago
  We definitely don't talk about this enough. Trailer homes can be half the cost of a tiny home, but nobody wants them because of their reputation or appearance.
  • Karunamon 5y ago
    I've found the hard way that the reputation is entirely justified. - Low quality materials (thinner walls, shittier insulation, etc.) - Off-standard measurements make replacements difficult (everything from doorways to vent sizes are unique to mobiles) - Both of these problems conspire to make inevitable repairs more expensive than they otherwise would be - With the result that finding handymen to do work for you is challenging. A number of people simply refuse to work on them. - Financing options suck (banks often won't finance them, leaving you to specialty lenders with downright extortionate terms) - Trailer parks suck. (And also have a reputation that is not entirely undeserved) They're cheap alright, but the truism "you get what you pay for" applies. I'd never buy a mobile home again, not even brand new.