I have a strange theory (not really a theory since I have no evidence) that Jay Gatsby planned to have Nick move into his house next door. The only real “Evidence” I have is that Gatsby could have had some control over his $80 a month rent. Like how did nobody move into that cottage before Nick??? It was in one of the nicest areas and was pretty affordable! I know that was wordy but bear with me I just put this together 😭
Edit: also you don’t think super stalker Gatsby wouldn’t have had some clue that a relative of Daisy was living in New York.
I think you’re onto something. ($80 in 1920s money to today is about $1,230- still great price for waterfront!)
I don’t know if you can compare it to nowadays so easily even with the inflation calculation.