That’s a super small town. Do you think it could support a co-working space? Also it’s near DC would people be more inclined to go to co-working places in the city? I’m not familiar with Virginia laws specifically. Every real estate market is a little different and has their own norms. Speaking to someone local is your best bet. A few things that come up for me are the roof issue. Whether being space heater dependent would be an issue with rental insurance. It raises fire risk. If it’s an old building on Main Street ask about wiring particularly for your case. Also find out about lease term and what would happen if your business failed and you needed to end the lease early. Commercial leases are frequently set up where you pay the entire lease term no matter what.

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I’m specifically trying to avoid DC (for several reasons) but be close enough to lure bitcoiner adjacent and within to come to the mountains and build.

Probably pushing a stone uphill…

Have you thought about doing pop ups first? Start building before signing a lease.

Pop ups? I run a meetup? But that’s infrequent.

Maybe try more regular meetups and programming. Build community until it becomes a necessity for a space of your own. If you try different ex burb locations it will help you decide on the best permanent location as well.

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