How much of a loser would I be...
If you're gonna do something like that, make sure you rig the bottom space into a battle station. I'm thinking surround sound, proper racing equipments, surround monitors, etc... Hmm, that would kick ass.
I wouldn't think twice about them at 19.That's what I had at college (Clarkson Univ). Those things are super functional. And women are not a problem up there. More room than you think.
(unless he was in a really tight studio or something)
I've been digging the idea of minimal pocket houses lately. That's the first thing I thought of when I saw that, That would be perfect for one of those setups.
bad investment, go with an apartment or condo at that point.
Aside from that, an apartment or condo only goes where someone decides to build it. A small house can go anywhere you want it to.