Courtesy of Stella Guan
- Designer Stella Guan, 33, felt burned by previous attempts at homeownership and long-term renting.
- She's now living out of two suitcases and staying in short-term rentals around Los Angeles.
- Guan says the "two ingredients" needed for this lifestyle are remote work and a love of travel.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stella Guan, a 33-year-old designer, about her experience being a digital nomad living in short-term rentals after both owning a home and renting via traditional year-long leases. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.
In 2021, I bought a home in Los Angeles.