Why Girl Pays $865 a Month to Reside in a 399-Sq.-Foot Tiny Residence (Unique)

There’s an upside to downsizing. 

That’s what Bresha Jeanae is studying whereas residing in her tiny residence. First impressed by Tiny Home Nation on Netflix, Jeanae moved into her tiny residence in Houston, Texas, on April 7, 2024.

Jeanae pays $865 a month for 399 sq. ft of area. Any home underneath 400 sq. ft is taken into account a “tiny residence,” so she simply makes the reduce.

Her lofted bed room is simply three ft in top, that means she will’t rise up straight within the area. Jeanae usually posts movies navigating the room on her knees or hunched over earlier than going downstairs to the remainder of the house.

Jeanae spoke with PEOPLE about her tiny residence, and what it is prefer to share it with the web.

“I plan to remain in my tiny residence till I get married and begin having youngsters,” she says. “It’s good for this season of my life!”

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Whereas Jeanae is aware of the tiny residence life isn’t for everybody, she loves it. Considered one of her favourite issues in regards to the area is “how cozy it feels and all of the pure mild that is available in, it makes the area really feel so heat and alluring.”

Jeanae posts movies of her tiny residence on her TikTok account, the place she incessantly goes viral. Followers usually applaud her adorning abilities, but additionally fear that residing in such a cramped area might affect her well being. Regardless, Jeanae says sharing her tiny residence on-line is “enjoyable.” 

“Seeing everybody’s reactions and opinions has been superb! It’s additionally been really life-changing,” Jeanae shares. “If I hadn’t posted the video of my tiny home being delivered, I most likely wouldn’t be doing social media full-time at present.”

Her recommendation to these trying to observe in her tiny residence footsteps? “Downsize all the pieces you’ll be able to earlier than you progress in.”

“You’ll be stunned how a lot you don’t actually need when you’re in a smaller area,” she says. “You don’t must observe the identical path as everybody else — shifting out of your mother and father’ home and getting caught paying lease on an residence you’ll by no means personal.”

“If I had let concern cease me, I wouldn’t have this residence now. Don’t depend your self out earlier than you even attempt!”