You have lots of other choices in the free and paid space. 

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $88,000 Commercial flex space.

I'd love to connect with others in the medium term rental space as I learn and get my first property.

I rent homes unfinished for the most part but sometimes, if a space would look better with something extra, like a coffee bar or a patio table, I will pick one up.

Weigh what matters more to you now—getting into investing or having your own space.

If you focus on creating great spaces, you'll be able to generate strong returns with less worry.You seem to have a solid foundation—keep leaning into that.

Preapproved ADU plans offer extra space or rental potential.

For me personally, I would leave it a loft so the renter could have a playroom for kids, office space, family room, etc.

I would have already filed lawsuits - if you know of 10+ typically there is more, and those who get in line first get to eat first - you do not want to be like the guy in office space and sit around and do nothing and not be the one to get a piece of the cake.

It was a 1-bedroom apartment with a weird living room space that didn't feel functional.