Best way to get started...

So, I have 1 month HC, 2 hc sofas & 500 credits in the bank, and I'm wondering the best way to 'get started' in the world of gaming rooms etc.

Am I best buying norms from the cat, like rollers, dice, etc, OR am I better investing in petals and trading that way?

I've also heard people tell me to buy 12 months HC which I'm open to as well, just unsure which direction to head in rn.

For context: I've not played Habbo in 14+ years but used to play religiously through my childhood.