It'd be interesting to do that. I'd do it as well.
Who was the millionaire who still lived in his old apartment, paying rent? Mark Zuckerberg I think? He's changed since then.
I've read that it was not really that much of an e-book bestseller before this article, which really boosted its sales. So much for advertisement, huh?
One single thing annoys me: when developers try to add realism that isn't necessary. It ruins the game experience. "Realism" does not equate to "fun", at least in my personal opinion.