Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

Introduction to the Park Model Tiny House Lifestyle

Apr 12, 2024

Cindy Ballaro, a multipreneur living in a park model tiny home in NC, shares insights on park models vs. towable tiny homes, community living, customization, financial aspects, Airbnb hosting, and the challenges of climate management in a tiny house. She also discusses the benefits of downsizing and the advantages of selling property to finance a tiny house without a loan.

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Cindy Ballaro

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Quick takeaways

Park model tiny homes offer more space and accessibility compared to towable tiny homes.

Living in a tiny home community fosters relationships and requires managing moisture challenges.

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Overview of Park Model Tiny Homes

Park Model Tiny Homes differ from traditional towable tiny homes in width, with park models being wider at almost 11 feet compared to 8 or 8.5 feet. Park models are situated in tiny home communities rather than RV parks. In communities like Cindy Bellero's, there's a mix of towable and park model homes, with about 60% being towable and 40% park model tiny homes.

Introduction

3min

Park Model vs. Towable Tiny Homes

7min

Infrastructure and Buying Process of Park Model Homes in North Carolina

3min

Exploring Customization and Community in Tiny House Living

11min

Guest Interactions, Entrepreneurship Ventures, and Marketing Involvements

4min

Exploring the Financial and Community Benefits of Tiny House Living

3min

Today we're exploring the cozy nooks of park model tiny homes with Cindy Ballaro. Cindy is not only a resident of a charming tiny home, but also a multipreneur who wears many hats including that of a publisher and marketer. Living in the picturesque mountains of North Carolina, Cindy has turned her sunflower-themed tiny house into a haven for both living and Airbnb guests. She's going to share with us the unique benefits and challenges of choosing a park model over a traditional towable tiny house, and how this lifestyle complements her entrepreneurial endeavors. So if you're intrigued by the community living aspect of tiny houses or are considering a park model for your own downsized life, this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

🏡 Park Model Tiny Homes: The differentiation between park models and towable tiny homes, including key factors that were important to Cindy when selecting her park model home.
🌐 Tiny House Communities: Cindy shares what it’s like to live in her tiny home community
🛠 Customization and Choice: Insight into the process of customization when purchasing a new build.
💲 Financial Aspects: Conversation on costs, value appreciation, and the advantage of selling property to finance the tiny house without needing a loan.
🌦️ Climate Management: The unexpected challenge of moisture control in a tiny house.
🛏️ Airbnb Hosting: Benefits of renting out the tiny home, managing personal space, and creating an additional income stream.
💵 Cost of Living: Sharing the expense of renting a lot in the tiny house community and how it supports her entrepreneurial lifestyle.

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