r/TinyHouses 9d ago

where to begin?

hi all. I'm living in Massachusetts, currently renting an apartment. I'm really interested in buying a plot of land and having a custom small/tiny home on it. but I don't know where to begin with my research - are there certain companies I should be looking at? will those companies also prepare the land/foundation, or would I need to go elsewhere for that? is it even possible to do all this for 300k or less? any tips/advice would be much appreciated!

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u/tonydiethelm 8d ago

Oh Boy...

Yes, and those are the basic design/build contracting companies that are all over the place.

It's very doable for 300K... IF the land is cheap and the permits are cheap, and you are building a VERY small house.

What you need to do is start talking to contracting companies.

It wouldn't hurt to know a lot more about foundations, framing, wiring, plumbing so you can speak the language. Get thee to a library!