[thaumasiotes]

> I've built a metal working shop in my basement and a forge out back. My rent is 700$ a month.

Making major capital investments in the property is actually something I would consider a reason to purchase rather than renting. Can you say more about your thought process there?

> If you're in tech move west, definitely.

...west? Did you mean east?

[MrLeap]

My forge and tools aren't permanent installations.

[paulddraper]

Probably depends where you start.

[thaumasiotes]

But the comment contrasts Kansas City (favorably) with San Francisco.