Shipping Container Home near Jacksonville

[Sterling Cox]

Hello BP,

We currently have a small (20') shipping container home located in Jacksonville, FL. We have been searching for areas around northeast/central Florida and southern Georgia to relocate it. 

Our goal is to be able to have it be rented out on a nightly or weekly basis to vacationers. The container plugs into existing water/power/sewer utilities, and accommodates 2 adults comfortably. Earlier this year, we had it sited at a lovely location about a mile from the beach hosted by the property owner. The interest (not to mention the income) we generated in such a short time was surprised us. Ultimately we had to move it in lieu of the fact that it was in conflict with one of the community's zoning regulations.

I'm seeing if anyone out there in the BP Community has had any experience with this sort of project. I'm open to a wide spectrum of suggestions and out-of-the-box (no pun intended) ideas. If anyone is interested in partnering up, please don't hesitate to start a conversation.

[Vonn Peterson]

Love the tiny home movement ! I think the easiest way is for it to be mobile. Since it is only 20 and a shipping container attaching it to wheels and getting a plate opens up the possibility as a RV . Also look into locations that are zoned agricultural way easier to navigate zoning as a temporary home. We actually played with the idea of buying a defunct mobile home park and putting tiny homes on it a while ago here in SW Florida . Still on our to do list !! Wishing you the best of luck and much success on your adventure ! 

Vonn&Andy