I just started this challenge and I love it. My sim was able to get the $500 in two days. I had her mooching off some guys she met-- The Elements from the gallery. She would go over and use their shower, sleep on their couch and make food. The bed was what I bought first. I just had her able to make a enclosed bathroom. Then a bed and toilet. She moved in one of the guys she got involved with. They both are tech gurus and use the library a lot to save $ for now. They just got a three room enclosure now. It just has still the bed, fridge, shower and toilet. That's where I quit. So not deep in, but I like it. It's like a legacy but doesn't force me to have ten generations or keep points on things I don't want to!
