Why Woman Pays $865 a Month to Live in a 399-Square-Foot Tiny Home (Exclusive)

There’s an upside to downsizing. 

That’s what Bresha Jeanae is learning while living in her tiny home. First inspired by Tiny House Nation on Netflix, Jeanae moved into her tiny home in Houston, Texas, on April 7, 2024.

Jeanae pays $865 a month for 399 square feet of space. Any house under 400 square feet is considered a “tiny home,” so she just makes the cut.

Her lofted bedroom is just three feet in height, meaning she can’t stand up straight in the space. Jeanae often posts videos navigating the room on her knees or hunched over before going downstairs to the rest of the home.

Jeanae spoke with PEOPLE about her tiny home, and what it’s like to share it with the internet.

“I plan to stay in my tiny home until I get married and start having kids,” she says. “It’s perfect for this season of my life!”

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While Jeanae knows the tiny home life isn’t for everyone, she loves it. One of her favorite things about the space is “how cozy it feels and all the natural light that comes in, it makes the space feel so warm and inviting.”

Jeanae posts videos of her tiny home on her TikTok account, where she frequently goes viral. Followers often applaud her decorating skills, but also worry that living in such a cramped space could impact her health. Regardless, Jeanae says sharing her tiny home online is “fun.” 

“Seeing everyone’s reactions and opinions has been amazing! It’s also been truly life-changing,” Jeanae shares. “If I hadn’t posted the video of my tiny house being delivered, I probably wouldn’t be doing social media full-time today.”

Her advice to those looking to follow in her tiny home footsteps? “Downsize everything you can before you move in.”

“You’ll be surprised how much you don’t really need once you’re in a smaller space,” she says. “You don’t have to follow the same path as everyone else — moving out of your parents’ house and getting stuck paying rent on an apartment you’ll never own.”

“If I had let fear stop me, I wouldn’t have this home now. Don’t count yourself out before you even try!”