How do you know you’ve hit the level of “expert” in your field?  

Maybe when the Mayor, top commercial realtor, and president of a local bank are asking you the temperature and projection of the tiny house market?

I would say it takes about 10 years to become an expert; the unique thing about this industry is there’s not really a 10-year record to draw from so after just 2-3 years, you can be considered an “expert”.  

Never did I dream I’d be studying and talking politics, that’s for sure!

Last week, there was a city council meeting to discuss the final draft of the 2050 comprehensive plan for Kerrville.  I presented to the council the request that they legalize tiny houses in the city limits and for back yards to help with the affordable housing crises. Adopting Appendix Q of the IRC 2018 building code will reduce lot and home sizes, allowing for more freedom and higher density.
I didn’t know it at the time, but Mayor Blackburn was in the audience and followed me out to introduce himself and let me know we have his support! 

We still have a long way to go nationwide, but we are making progress!  

Stay tuned… #LegalizeTiny