Living small and saving big: The actual cost of alternative housing

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1. Retrofitting an old van into a dream home

The most popular form of tiny home living that’s sweeping social media is Vanlife. People all over the US – and the world, really – are buying Sprinter vans and converting them into homes on wheels. Vans are small, can be purchased for relatively cheap, and can travel anywhere with ease. And let me tell you, these vans are nothing like the ones that carpooled you to soccer practice. 

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It probably seems like it would be costly and time-consuming to do, but you can buy and build your van for as little as $3,000. You can also do it for $100,000+ dollars. While this might seem pricey for a van, it is still much cheaper than buying a house.