Where we stand

Progress

Decisions made, milestones hit, and what's still moving.

Timeline

1

Research & Foundation

In progress

Apr 2026 → Aug 2026

Website launched Apr 2026
Toloka wound down May 2026
Otthon Start eligibility confirmed Jun 2026
Budget and target districts defined Jun 2026
Short-term rental for Gail's visit secured Jul 2026
Gail visits Budapest, scouts neighborhoods Aug 2026
2

Purchase & Setup

Upcoming

Sep 2026 → Feb 2027

Apartment shortlist finalized Sep 2026
Apartment purchased Oct 2026
The Cave set up (both workstations) Nov 2026
The Center set up (session/dance room) Nov 2026
The Dungeon set up Nov 2026
Gail's first real stay (6-8 weeks) Dec 2026
Gail's routines established (Pilates, art, driving) Jan 2027
3

Establish & Optimize

Upcoming

Mar 2027 → Oct 2027

Budapest base proven and working Mar 2027
First European workshop/circle hosted Apr 2027
Bangkok upgrade scouting begins May 2027
Seasonal rhythm established Jul 2027
Gail's European client base growing Oct 2027

Action Items

10 total
0 done
0 in progress
10 to do
Financial
Determine Toloka/Zaphod payout amount and timeline
May 15 Krisz
Validate apartment pricing assumptions with real listings
May 30 Both
Budapest Housing
Research Otthon Start 3% loan eligibility in detail
May 01 Krisz
Define target districts and budget range
Jun 01 Both
Scout neighborhoods together during Gail's next visit
Both
Secure short-term rental for Gail's next visit (Approach A experiment)
Krisz
Administrative
Check if Krisz qualifies as first-time buyer (never owned in HU)
May 01 Krisz
The Cave
Research dual-monitor standing desk setups and pricing
Krisz
The Center
List minimum space requirements for dance circles (m2, ceiling height)
Gail
The Dungeon
Research wall anchor points compatible with Hungarian construction types
Krisz