-Most houses are too big, cost too much, require tons of maintenance, and are pricey to heat/cool. There are a lot of really cute small houses in small towns/villages if you look around
-Tiny houses are illegal because of zoning, require tow trucks to move, and can cause social/privacy issues But you can find a friend who would love a few bucks for a glorified tool shed that comes with a buddy
-Living in a van is for creepers (unfortunately...) in most parts of the nation, also illegal in most places; I am not mechanical either. Wouldn't be my first choice, either, frankly.
-Living in a teepee is a sure fire way to get Lyme Disease and/or hypothermia and/or arrested Well, how about a yurt?
-Living in an apartment is giving your money to a landlord with nothing to show for it at the end (but do I want "something to show for it" at the end?) Can be a very good choice for someone who does not want the responsibility of house, and if you did calculations on apartment life vs. the amount you spend on taxes, maintenance, mortgage interest and all the other intangible and tangible costs of owning a home, it really just comes down to a matter of preference
-Living in an RV is expensive and has many complications that tiny houses and vans have I don't know how complicated they are. Jacob from Early Retirement Extreme lives in one, I think
-Living in a house with room mates is often rather horrible because "hell is other people" and this is still like renting an apartment, though often cheaper Yeah, I'm past the "roomie" stage, too. I have a roomie: DH. But an alternative is to be a house-sitter or a caretaker on someone else's property
-Living in a teardrop trailer also shares many tiny house, RV, vandwelling issues; and you need a car (at least) to tow it.I'm sure there are the adventurous who will say this is a great thing, but I agree--too small for me. A friend once sent me a picture of a house on a BIKE.