Working from home (2bed place) will work to begin with but only if your living alone, landlords and social services don't like seeing big crosses etc in your spare room (trust me) and yes too much equipment is required (keep your receipts)
Personally I like keeping home life and work life in different buildings but that's because I have a family
I rent a room from a kinky minded landlord in the city across from my town and I meet clients there when they book, give a cut or rent to the landlord and keep the rest for me. Im also lucky to have access to a dungeon house in Spain at my disposal so long as I give him rental. Its taken me a good 12months to get the room where it is, not something that can be rushed really
Im glad to hear you have a mentor, so many girls offer it but don't no how and resort to sex just to get the clients, which isn't what client wants.. Good for you
I have many connections including furniture builders so inbox if you need anything
MD xXx