Precious Price
- Precious Price built a tiny house in her backyard to offset living expenses.
- She rents out the main house to students who need the space.
- Price says she loves sharing her space and has a great relationship with her tenants.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Precious Price, an owner of a backyard tiny home in Atlanta, Georgia. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Back in 2019, I bought my first home in Atlanta, Georgia for $196,000. I had just finished my master's program and was starting my career in marketing consulting.
After buying my house, I had one big goal in mind: I wanted to offset my housing expenses.
My thinking was to make the most of the 7,000 square feet in my backyard. What if I placed a tiny house back there, move into it, and then rent out my primary home?