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Dramatic_Hammer
I've always bought the tools and done the job on the basis that it costs much less next time you need that tool. I'm not sure how sound the logic is, after a lot of years I have tons of tools that don't really apply any more. In the case of propping the bike for short periods of time I've found the techniques described by M_V are perfectly workable despite being nerve racking in theory.
If you have a garage/private drive then you are living in biker heaven anyway and should have a headstock paddock stand just to show off when bikers come round :) Also don't underestimate how long you might be a biker for, it is great to have tools you bought 30 years ago to hand when you need them.