> It's hard to imagine an hour spent managing the logistics of a coworking space in Boston that isn't better spent on one of the large number of startups YC is advising already.

I was thinking more along the lines of diversifying income while keeping what is a great piece of real estate. If there is enough demand, it could even warrant hiring a part time real estate manager, so that precious time is not diverted.

> That's in addition to the fact that YC was never really a coworking program itself;

Exactly. Again, diversification in to a new area.

> Also: who gives away equity for office space? Don't do that.

I would personally never do it, but I was just throwing it out there as another option.