SMART! He converted his backyard into a hotel (makes $6k/mo)

Published 2023-12-29
Ansel has turned his backyard into a thriving business! How? He parked two Tiny Homes on his property, converted his garage into a luxury modern studio, and listed all three gorgeous spaces as short-term rentals. The business generates about $6k a month, which covers his mortgage, living expenses, and then some!

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0:00 On this week's episode...
1:11 Meet Ansel, a Tiny House Hacker
1:21 What is house hacking?
2:00 Using the tiny houses to generate additional income
2:49 How the tiny houses have changed Ansel's life
3:09 Garage turned living space
3:37 Evolution of the garage space
3:58 Garage tour: Bathroom
5:08 Garage tour: Kitchenette
5:52 Garage tour: Bed & living space
8:35 "Tiny Heauxtel" Tiny House
9:03 Tiny house tour 1: Bathroom
10:19 Tiny house tour 1: Kitchen
11:05 Tiny house tour 1: Living room
12:32 Tiny house tour 1: Loft bedroom
12:57 "Black Art Gallery" Tiny House
13:16 Tiny house tour 2: Living room
14:02 Tiny house tour 2: Storage
14:58 Tiny house tour 2: Kitchen
15:35 Tiny house tour 2: Bathroom
16:02 Tiny house tour 2: Bedroom
17:30 Defining a living space
18:45 Until next time!

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All Comments (21)
  • @Snyc2030
    I'm from Oakland, and it's nice to see a black man featured on this channel.
  • He asked if he’s an artist? Absolutely you are! These places are gorgeous, colorful, warm and cozy. Well done!
  • He mentioned that his house isn’t designed like his Airbnbs. I hope when he saves enough money he can enjoy his creative genius like his guests. He so deserves it!
  • I really love the intentional vibes he created for each space!! I was hysterical when he was showing off the record player/cassette tape/CD player... the 1900s!!! 😂😂 I was saying that these newer generations will never know the struggle of the pencil or pen in the holes to wind up the tape of it came out... so many things from our generation...VHS tapes, too!! He did an amazing job with his tiny airbnb's!! I love almost the live plants as well, bringing the outdoors in, and it gives that cozy home vibe!!
  • @Jess-Summerbaby
    This is one of my favorite tiny house videos I've seen! He has such a great personality and an amazing decor eye. It's also really inspiring how positive he is and how he is intuitive to creating "moments" for his guests.
  • @hikingpainter
    You are definitely an artist. Not everybody paints canvases some people build beautiful things. Some people see the future and know how to get to it.
  • @JoyFTJourney
    He said back in the 1900’s and I was immediately in my feelings! 😮😅 But YES, you are definitely an artist sir! Hats off to you for creating such creative and unique tiny spaces!
  • I adore this man. He built tiny houses for airbnb and it comes with great income. Great entrepreneurial skills.
  • @lynnh3710
    Thank you for featuring his properties. I really enjoyed learning about him and his properties, it is very encouraging to see what others in an urban community are doing.
  • @CJ-xg6ii
    Ansel’s house hacks are creative, beautiful, and inviting. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Well done💚👌🏾
  • What we listened to in the 1900s--makes us sound so old, but made me laugh. I love how he decked out his tiny homes with intention & purpose--I'd say he's an artist.
  • @jenniboo9441
    Once he gets some extra funds, he should have someone come out and design a landscaping plan for his property. It would seriously make this into a paradise
  • @tammyjantzen9004
    I so love that you no longer have to worry about groceries and health care! I was there once for awhile. It's the most wonderful feeling!
    And yes... you are an artist! Awesome decor & design! You're so creative too! God bless!
  • @TamaraJoy7
    Congratulations on building an awesome collection of amazing Tinys! Each one is super special and unique and designed like a professional! What an achievement to bring this vision to reality. 👏👏
  • @michelemc3037
    Ansel, you have such a gift. these homes of yours are absolutely gorgeous. best of luck to you and continued sucess on your designs 😊
  • @tanyarender2003
    This guy is so cool. And the spaces he designed are super cool too. Love this creativity.
  • His smile says it all...He has secured his home and future.... Awesome job sir.
  • I remember his first tiny house. It's great to see the evolution of the property. Very inspiring to see someone that looks like me being creative with spaces and how they generate income.
  • I adore your sense of design. These are incredible. You have a winning personality and I loved watching this video. Yes yes yes, you are most definitely an artist and an inspiration.