When you work virtually out of a home office, it can be difficult to separate your work life and home life. This often leads to an imbalance where too much of your time is spent working and not enough is spent enjoying your life. 

If you work remotely and want to rent virtual office space so you can keep your work and home lives separate, here are some tips for selecting the best office:

Tip: Decide on the Basics First

Before you head out to look at virtual offices for rent, first, you need to decide on some basics. The most critical basics include the location, parking availability or access to public transportation, and your budget.

When selecting a virtual office, it is ideal to have it as close to your home as possible. This shortens your daily commute, makes your workday shorter, and will leave you with more free time. Additionally, it will save you money on gas and other commute costs.

You must evaluate the parking available if you plan to drive to your new office. Also, it is essential if you have clients who will visit that they have access to inexpensive and convenient parking.

If you plan to commute on public transportation, your rented office space should be close to a connection point.

Equally as important as location and parking availability is its cost. You can find the best virtual office in the world, but if it's not in your budget, you are wasting your time. Solve this problem early by setting a budget and sticking to it when shopping. 

Tip: Know What Amenities Matter to You

Especially in larger cities where multiple virtual office space rentals compete with each other, the space will offer amenities. Some of the amenities you will like and use, while others don't care much about and may never use.

Some of the most common amenities offered with virtual office spaces for rent include the following:

• A receptionist to greet guests and sort mail
• A physical address you can use 
• Mail-forwarding services
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Video conferencing

Since the amenities are included in your monthly rent, choose a virtual office that offers the amenities you care about and doesn't have you paying for those you don't.

For example, suppose you take all your calls on a work-provided cell phone and never have customers visiting your virtual office because you live hundreds of miles away from your company. In that case, you likely do not need the added expense of an office with a live receptionist or expensive phone systems.