If you’ve ever lived on an island, you know first hand how incredible the quality of life is. Nothing quite compares to having the magic of the ocean at your doorstep. On top of the year round tan, abundance of pina coladas, and daily interactions with endangered wildlife (like sea turtles), there is also income producing opportunity, lower cost of living, and more! Let’s dive in to our top reasons to invest in a tiny beach house on Roatan.
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Less Is More
Building a tiny home, on average, will cost you between $25,000 and $30,000. This is especially true if you use salvaged materials and repurposed furniture – which is easy to find on an island with hotels that undergo remodels and redecorations every few years. Not only will this investment cost significantly less than a mortgage in the United States, but the smaller space will show you that you truly can live with less “stuff.” Who needs decorative trinkets when you can go look at a starfish?
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Additional Income Producing Opportunity
When you’re not on Roatan sipping margaritas, you can rent out your charming beach bungalow for additional income. Luckily there are always tourists coming to Roatan looking for a place to unwind. And many tourists stay the full 90 days. Why not spend those days in a place that feels like home, opposed to a commercial property?
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Future Retirement Home
You may not have retirement on your mind at the moment, but eventually this day will come. Investing in a home now can make your life much easier in the future. Who doesn’t want to spend their later days relaxing under a palm tree with the fresh ocean breeze caressing their skin?
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Permanent Vacation
Warning: living in a tiny home on Roatan may make you feel like you’re on a permanent vacation. Because you are! The smaller space means you will spend less time cleaning and more time lounging in a hammock, reading a book, or having a swim with majestic eagle rays. Gone are the days of 30 minute commutes. Replaced instead by catching Roatan’s one of a kind sunsets.
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More Sustainable
When you live on an Island with limited resources, you come to understand just how big of an impact your consumption makes. And when you spend each day surrounded by nature’s beauty, you will begin to fight for her preservation. Luckily, a tiny home uses far less electricity, which is costly on the island!
