Construction cost difference wouldn’t be too much difference and insulation in the walls would provide some noise damping to address some of the concern Brian brought up.As far as permits that would be an additional cost and time factor so you have to decide risk versus rewards.

Employers or businesses that require travel will be paying your housing, so in that case it is easy to determine if your housing situation is required or voluntary.Occupancy is your drivers license address, your tax address, your employers address for you, where you get mail, where all property bills are sent, where your vehicles are registered, where you sleep when not traveling for work or vacation, where your bed is and where your clothes are.

If you get an e-bike, you can commute longer distances or reduce the risk of sweating in your work clothes if you don't have a place to change at work.Ultimately, I would recommend going with the option that will keep the most cash in your pocket/account to use it in a productive manner. 

Some were in street clothes - Jeans and T-shirts. 

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Don't overextend yourself to buy a luxury car or expensive clothing. 

Sloppy tenants that have clothes strewn everywhere.

This is a clothing and shoe business so nothing illegal to my knowledge.

It's not fun to save even right now for me unless I have a goal, for example, for a down-payment, car, or even a nice article of clothing. 

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.