The video I thought I would never make

Summary

In this candid video, the creator discusses the journey of purchasing and building his dream home in 2021, which took 2.5 years to complete. He shares the financial challenges he faced, including unexpected costs and a steep municipal connection fee. Despite the stress, he expresses love for his modern, spacious home and the peaceful neighborhood. The creator also addresses the high cost of maintaining a heated pool and his strategy to minimize expenses. He candidly asks viewers for financial help to avoid selling the house, reflecting on the importance of the home for his family's future and his commitment to his YouTube channel as a source of income.

Takeaways

• 🏡 The video creator bought a large piece of land in 2021 and completed a big house on it in November 2023, which took 2 and a half years to build.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The house was intended to provide ample space for the creator's growing family, which includes two kids and a dog.
• 📈 The creator's YouTube channel was instrumental in generating income, which helped in affording the house, after initially living in a 42 square meter apartment.
• 🚗 The creator supplemented his income with 'nimber trips' around Norway, which allowed him to pay off a loan on a vehicle.
• 🏠 The house in question has modern features, a spacious design, and is located in a quiet neighborhood without traffic, making it ideal for raising a family.
• 💰 The creator acknowledges that the house was expensive but believes the choices made were the right ones, despite the financial strain.
• 🏊 The house includes a heated pool, which the creator defends as a worthwhile investment, calculating the energy costs to maintain its temperature.
• 🛠️ Additional costs included a high-end kitchen, a heated garage, and extra expenses for painting and other finishing touches on the house.
• 📉 The creator is facing financial difficulties due to unexpected municipal fees and high-interest rates on a private loan from the bank.
• 🙏 In a desperate move, the creator is asking viewers for loans to help cover the remaining costs of the house, offering to pay a high interest rate.
• 🔄 The creator is considering increasing sponsored content on his YouTube channel to boost income and pay off the loan more quickly.

Q & A

When did the narrator buy the land for their house?

The narrator bought the land in 2021 during springtime.

How long did it take to finish building the house?

It took 2 and a half years to finish building the house, starting from 2021 to its completion in November 2023.

What was the reason for the narrator wanting a big house?

The narrator wanted a big house to have enough space for their two kids and a dog.

What was the narrator's living situation before buying the house in Arabu?

The narrator lived in a 42 square meter apartment in Oslo and had previously bought a car, the Falcon, which they struggled to afford.

How did the narrator manage to pay off the Falcon?

The narrator went on 'nimber trips' around Norway, making money from these trips to pay off the Falcon.

Why did the narrator and their family move from Budha back to Oslo?

They moved back to Oslo because they didn't like living in Budha, although the specific reasons are not detailed in the script.

What was the narrator's view on the neighborhood in their new house?

The narrator loved the new neighborhood as it was quiet, with a dead-end street, no traffic, and a tidy environment.

What feature of the house did the narrator consider a reward for their hard work?

The narrator considered the pool and the garage with waterborne floor heating as rewards for their hard work.

What was the narrator's profession before the situation described in the script?

The narrator had a regular office job and was also working on building up their YouTube channel.

What was the narrator's strategy to maintain the temperature of the pool?

The narrator used a heat pump with a COP of 4, which required only around 12 kWh of electricity to heat the pool by 1° C, and a pool cover to reduce heat loss and evaporation.

What additional costs did the narrator incur that were not initially planned?

The narrator incurred additional costs such as a connection fee for the sewer system, application fees for building, and extra expenses for digging and other construction elements.

What was the narrator's financial situation regarding the house after living there for 7 months?

After living in the house for 7 months, the narrator was facing a growing loan amount due to increased interest rates and was struggling to pay it off.

What steps did the narrator consider to resolve their financial situation?

The narrator considered asking sponsors for a loan, selling the house, and increasing their business's cash flow by taking on more sponsored videos and product reviews.

What was the narrator's backup plan if they had to sell the house?

The narrator's backup plan was to continue making YouTube videos and possibly rent a place with enough space for their needs, or buy another house if affordable.

What was the narrator's view on the importance of the house for their family's future?

The narrator viewed the house as an important investment for their family's future, providing comfort and space, and also as a base for expanding their business.

What unexpected family situation added stress to the narrator's life?

The narrator's new baby, oxel, required constant carrying as he cried a lot when left alone, and their older child, Isabelle, was sometimes grumpy due to attention being given to the new baby.

How did the narrator plan to increase their income to handle the financial strain?

The narrator planned to increase their income by promoting more products through sponsored videos and reviews, and considering offers from companies that had approached them previously.