I've recently begun hunting for office space here in downtown Salem. I need an excuse to get out of the house each day, as well as a little more space to spread out and get work done. Currently, I'm working out of a converted walk-in closet. Yes, you've read that correctly. It does have a window.

I thought I'd poll the audience here -- what do you look for in office space? What are the pros and cons? Finding something small and affordable enough seems difficult, but not impossible. And having dedicated work space outside the house seems to be of growing importance to me (and perhaps many of you).

I know I have to worry about an internet connection, utilities, etc. But it's the less obvious details that I'm afraid I'll overlook. Feel free to share your workspace experiences, whether you work at a home office, or dedicated space.