6. Compared to a house…

Still, the costs of buying and building the van – and the monthly costs to pay for it – are still much cheaper than owning a home. You can build two or three vans for the price of a house. And while the value of a home will appreciate rather than depreciate over time, a van allows you to change your home’s “view” at a moment’s notice. 

A lot of people have leveraged social media to turn their van-as-an-abode lifestyle into a business. These people have gained a following and found ways to generate income by documenting their day-to-day experience. So, it can be a two in one as it creates a lot of simplicity and ease in life, while also allowing you to explore the world.