I usually start on the smallest empty lot, buy a sleeping bag (a tent works too, but is more expensive and can give a bad night's sleep, the bag is only bad for elders which gets a bad back from it), and a Multitab 6000, 100 apples and start socializing. The IP toilet/shower is good but expensive, so the outside shower is better in the beginning (and no bad moodlet); or the LTR Inappropriate But In A Good Way makes way for using everone else’s stuff - my favorite LTR :smiley:
Edit: I always sell off the camera in inventory (UL?) in the beginning - extra money, and it tends to get stuck there if I change household etc.
Edit 2: Just found out! Adults get a bad back from the sleeping bag as well.