More than 13 million people watched this guy unbox one of Amazon’s $19,999 tiny houses, and the reactions are grim

I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how messy the real estate market feels right now. According to Bankrate, the average home price in the United States hovers around $387,600. This means buyers would need to earn around $106,000 per year, have $50,000 for a down payment, And holding $500 or less in monthly debt payments to afford, you know, a roof over their head that they call their own.

Well, the average annual income for Americans is around $59,000, and many live below that amount, making housing impossible.

So you can imagine people’s surprise when a video from YouTuber Unspeakable was posted and inevitably shared en masse online, racking up at least 13.6 million views on YouTube and Twitter.

And what could such a video entail, you ask?

In the now-viral clip, Unspeakable unboxes a tiny house purchased through Amazon.

YouTube: Unnamable / youtube.com / Via Twitter: @Agojie_

Yes, Amazon sells prefabricated mobile homes. This 19-by-20-foot space is equipped with a bathroom, shower, and built-in kitchen cabinets – just hire an electrician for all the standard wiring.

All of this costs $19,999. And, as of this writing, the price has just dropped to $18,999 with an additional $1,000 off coupon for Prime members.

If you’re wondering how houses work, Unspeakable offers a step-by-step view of the process.

When unpacked, the house is delivered folded on itself.

So you may need a small group of people to help you unfold your walls, ceilings and floors.

But eventually…

…after a little elbow grease…

…you will have your own place!

Furniture is not included with purchase, but you can customize the venue to suit your aesthetic.

There is enough space for a bedroom…

…living room…

…and the kitchen.

Reactions at home were wide-ranging online. Some, like this user, said, “This is about the only house I’ll ever be able to afford.” »

YouTube: Unnamable / youtube.com / Via Twitter: @Listenerbell_

In a similar vein (but perhaps with a glass-half-full mentality), others have said that housing prices are tempting in this economy.

Twitter: @Agojie_

Meanwhile, others pointed to the record number of homelessness in America and how tiny prefabricated homes could be a solution.

YouTube: Unnamable / youtube.com / Via Twitter: @KammyTaughtYou

As it stands, states like California — which has the largest population of unhoused people in the U.S. — would need $8.1 billion a year over the next 12 years to solve the problem , according to a study published in Bloomberg.

This figure takes into account the construction of 112,000 apartments each year, but does not take into account these Amazon homes. Would that make a difference?

YouTube: Unnamable / youtube.com / Via Twitter: @LeArielleSimone

Either way, the more affordable price of tiny homes proves, in the minds of some users, that a little money from the pockets of those with billions could change lives.

YouTube: Unnamable / youtube.com / Via Twitter: @thunderthize

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