A tiny office space 200SF for lease is completely in the “commercial zone” without question.

Only herself will be living in the new residence and daughter in college probably spends summer and weekends in the residence so it is not a large household.  

Basic economics, increase demand without similar increase in supply will raise prices.There is a growing strong latent demand, people are delaying household formation or doubling up with other families right now.If rates stay the same, the growing latent demand will begin to force its way into the market as people capitulate and decide they simply have to have a place of their own.In areas with consistent population increases and current housing shortages, stable rates will lead to strong appreciation of existing housing values and increased median home prices.

We are required to maintain a household at home while traveling and on assignment.  

I assume it’s one of those older, giant homes near Edgewater and Lakewood where the rooms are tiny. 

I am single, and really trying to piece together all the tiny things right now.

.), security cameras, track remote employees (they will steal the cash), cost to install pumps, license fees, hard equipment needed- registers, apps to run the register information, accounting, legal, cases for merchandise, shelves, door hardware, heater or HVAC depending on location...This is a tiny community there won't be a local plumber and electrician... add some cost for time to contact your team and travel will make any repairs more expensive.

Well, just the potential appreciation that could be seen with the 20,000 new jobs Intel is predicted to bring in with an average salary of $135,000 a year (currently over 2x the median house hold income in Licking County) - https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2022/01/24/mega-intel-c... 

You could also consider other alternative construction methods such as prefabricated buildings or tiny homes.Ultimately, the best option for you will depend on your financial situation, goals for the property, and level of risk you are comfortable with.

Ultimately, they are an option to help lower income households afford a place to live.