Why Elon Musk Lives in a $50,000 House

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[Newsthink]

*UPDATE: In August 2022, Elon Musk confirmed on the Full Send podcast that he does indeed live in a Boxabl.*

[mamr]

He is doing it so he can experience how small houses will be adapted in Mars.

[rileythebreadloaf]

I understand why he lives there, small areas are more cozy than big mansions.

[dabaydestrian]

That’s $50k in Texas.. that same house in the bay, is $500k

[Paivren]

I think that when you have so much money that you could buy anything, buying stuff loses its touch. You remember that happiness does not come from large houses and fancy cars. Purpose on the other hand can make one happy, which is why Musk focusses on his companies instead of personal luxury.

[PlebiasFate]

Elon musk liyerally trying to make the world like star wars at this point

[AlejandroW]

That house actually looks so amazing and comfortable to live in. It’s perfect for living alone, or perhaps with your partner :)

[vulcan]

Zuck buys all houses around his house for privacy.
Wears grey shirts - labelled frugal.

[Arten]

Fun fact: Small House is more Comfortable and Cozy than Big House.

[CubiCNooBiC]

And now the price of this "portable" house probably went from 50k to 100k...

[jfsharpie]

Elon: owns a $50k house
Also Elon: owns the whole neighborhood where the house is located and the SpaceX property

[ylerD]

I feel like I would do something like this if I was an ambitious billionaire. We buy houses, in part, so we can have the access to things like appliances and storage space as well as a place to rest. He can literally have basically anything brought to him and seems to prefer to work anyway. All he really needs is a bed, bath, and… actually, that might be it. He can just throw his clothes away and have someone buy, wash, and deliver him new ones everyday.

[jons]

Robots don't need a big house. Especially if its just to keep up apprearances.

[MakaylaChildress]

I’d live in a small home like that too lol one doesn’t need much to comfortably live

[topgun]

this makes me want to invest in boxabl

[Paladin_-cgdj]

I know someone who is very rich that owns multiple gas stations, etc, but he lives in a 2-room condo. I asked him why not buy a big house, he told me that big house is just a liability at the long run... Maintenance, tax, etc.... Where all you need is a comfy bed at the end of the day.

[eadruna]

I guess his next venture is that portable tiny house so he is promoting it.

[fellowabhi]

The guy on the phone:
"We just installed in Boca Chica Texas for a TOP SECRET Customer"

Me: 😂

[callistotv]

Is it Elon's?

"For a top secret customer"

Yep, it's Elon's.

[RandomFBIguy]

That looks like a really cool single person house.