you can build a home for under 10k, nice ones too using earth bags. It's not up to code/zone everywhere and that's the catch. They're not dangerous to live in,

you can build a home for under 10k, nice ones too using earth bags. It's not up to code/zone everywhere and that's the catch. They're not dangerous to live in, and in fact - many are more structurally safe. Bini-shell homes can withstand hurricane force winds and earthquakes and maybe even lava-flows assuming your door is shut and you don't get completely blocked in and suffocate. Tiny homes cost about 50k to get and are portable. Yurts can make nice homes too. There's a TON of youtube videos on alternative housing 'ideas' beyond normal builds. If I had a million dollars I'd build an intentional community with some glamping spots for revenue, and charge like $100/month/family member hoa fee or something, put whatever home you want on it. Camper, tent, yurt, earthbag, earthship, etc. Have to work out some legalities of ownership when people move/etc. - Put some common buildings and share a lot of things like lawnmowers, 4-wheelers, power tools, etc. Things everybody owns but is really a waste of space when you could just have a community library of these things to checkout when needed. - Outdoor games like horseshoes, frisbie golf, rockclimbing walls, movie screen. - Locate it near Zion national park, or Grand Canyon. - Glamping camp for additional revenue while building things out. - Farming area and rain-capture tech to get the most use of our rainwater. - Solar array. - Commercial Kitchens, with weekly potlucks and volunteer-chef-supplied dinners (maybe tip your chef). ...etc