15. Luck And The Learning Curve
Once the papers were signed, Tiffany still remained at the old campground while the youthful pair began the construction work on the newly-acquired isle that would become their second small residence. This time they wanted to start from scratch and build it on an actual foundation. Unfortunately, Davidson clashed with a reportedly “bad general contractor” and decided to do it himself. To do that, he had to learn everything from the basics of construction to regulations and planning codes. He credits the Sarasota County Planning Department for helping him keep his work up to code.
16. Small But Strong
The two new settlers soon purchased an octagonal shell from Deltec Homes. Deltec is known for designing hurricane-enduring buildings. Coser and Davidson paid “between $30,000 and $40,000” for the shell.
Then they “customized the layout.” They soon became the company’s “first tiny house dwellers” in that specific model. Most people buy them for use as sheds or studios. Coser and Davidson, however, were the first customers to literally “live in one.” They believe the place could actually be “the strongest tiny home ever built” due to its original design.
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