A couple of years out of college and in the midst of a pandemic, Courtney Kinnare took several big risks. The Californian quit her job in sustainable packaging design in Los Angeles, became a full-time artist, and moved to New York City. "I just took the leap," said Kinnare, now 29. "I was just like, if I go for it, I have no choice but to make it work out." She wasn't totally prepared for what it would cost her. When Kinnare moved across the country in 2021, New York City rents began to rise