Published:
June 25, 2026
Working from home has been one of the biggest silver linings to come out of the last several years.
Millions of professionals discovered they could be just as productive without commuting every day. Companies embraced remote work, hybrid schedules became the norm, and suddenly people had more flexibility than ever before.
But recently, I had a conversation that made me think about remote work in a completely different way.
A young professional scheduled a tour of our coworking space in Troy. She had just graduated from college, landed a great remote job, and was living with her parents. She drove past our building every day and finally decided to stop in after her brother suggested she check us out.
She brought her mom.
It ended up being one of my favorite tours in a long time.
Her mom asked all the questions you’d expect from a parent.
Is the building secure?
Who else works here?
Is it a professional environment?
Meanwhile, her daughter was asking completely different questions.
Can I afford this?
Is this worth the investment?
Will having my own office actually help my career?
As we talked, something became very clear.
She loved living at home.
She wasn’t looking to escape her parents. She wasn’t unhappy with her living situation. In fact, she genuinely enjoyed it. It allowed her to save money, spend time with her family, and build a stronger financial foundation while starting her career.
The only thing missing was a dedicated place to work.
And I realized she’s probably not alone.
For years, moving back home after college carried an unfair stigma.
Today, I think many young professionals are making a very intentional tradeoff.
Housing costs continue to rise throughout Metro Detroit. Whether you’re considering an apartment in Birmingham, Royal Oak, Clawson, or Rochester Hills, adding an extra bedroom just for a home office can dramatically increase your monthly housing costs.
Maybe you’re living with your parents while saving for your first home.
Maybe you chose a smaller apartment in Royal Oak because you love being able to walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and weekend events.
Maybe you have roommates because you’d rather invest your money than spend it on square footage.
None of those decisions are wrong.
In fact, they may be some of the smartest financial decisions you make in your twenties.
Every financial decision involves a tradeoff.
The question becomes whether your workspace should be one of those compromises.
I love remote work.
I also believe there is tremendous value in separating where you live from where you work.
Years ago, every one of my businesses started from a home office.
It worked.
Eventually, though, I realized something had changed.
When my office moved into a dedicated workspace, my home became home again.
When I walked through my front door, I wasn’t tempted to answer one more email, print one more document, pack one more shipment, or squeeze in another hour of work.
Those things could wait until tomorrow because they belonged at the office.
That separation created healthier boundaries, better focus, and a much higher quality of life.
Your career deserves that same separation.
If you’re working remotely full time, your office becomes your professional identity.
Your coworkers see your background every day.
Clients hear what’s happening behind you.
Managers notice distractions.
Most of us have become incredibly understanding when life happens. Kids get sick. Dogs bark. Deliveries arrive.
But when those distractions become your everyday work environment, they slowly become part of your professional reputation.
A dedicated private office creates consistency.
Reliable internet.
Quiet video meetings.
Professional surroundings.
The ability to focus deeply without interruptions.
Those small details add up over months and years.
Many people automatically assume they need a larger apartment if they work remotely.
But what if the better investment isn’t more living space?
A private office in Troy can often cost significantly less than upgrading to a larger apartment with an additional bedroom.
Instead of paying for extra residential square footage you’ll only use during business hours, you can have a dedicated professional office with:
You keep the living arrangement you love while creating the workspace your career deserves.
Our members come from all over the northern Detroit suburbs.
Troy.
Birmingham.
Royal Oak.
Clawson.
Madison Heights.
Sterling Heights.
Rochester Hills.
Auburn Hills.
Many work remotely for technology companies, ecommerce businesses, creative agencies, marketing firms, and organizations headquartered all over the country.
Their employer might be thousands of miles away.
Their office doesn’t have to be.
Having a professional workspace close to home allows them to maintain flexibility while building routines that support long-term career growth.
Every coworking space has desks.
Every coworking space has Wi-Fi.
Most have coffee.
The difference is the people.
One of the nicest compliments I receive from members is that our space feels approachable.
People stop by my office to brainstorm ideas.
Ask business questions.
Talk through career decisions.
Celebrate wins.
Sometimes they simply need another entrepreneur to remind them they’re on the right track.
Our Business Center Manager, April, creates that same welcoming atmosphere every day. Members know they’re walking into a place where people know their name, genuinely care about their success, and are happy to help however they can.
It’s professional without being intimidating.
Quiet without feeling lonely.
Private without feeling isolated.
That’s a difficult balance to create, and it’s something we’re incredibly proud of.
One of my favorite parts of entrepreneurship is seeing people at the beginning of their careers.
They’re making intentional decisions.
They’re choosing financial stability over appearances.
They’re saving for homes instead of rushing into expensive apartments.
They’re thinking long term.
If that’s you, I’d encourage you to think about one more investment.
Not a bigger apartment.
Not another monitor for your bedroom desk.
A professional workspace that supports the career you’re building.
Because your living situation and your professional environment don’t have to be the same place.
Sometimes the smartest financial decision is keeping them separate.
Your first office doesn’t have to come after your first house.
Sometimes it comes before it.
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