I just started providing welcome baskets which work well for my business model: the food to refill it is about $7, they can easily be pre-assembled and stored onsite (or with my cleaning lady), and I fill it every 1-3 months for each unit because of the long-term stays.

Cj Thompson Just some food for thought: Have you talked to a commercial lender?

It was a blessing to even have food on the table.

Thanks, that's some good food for thought.

But it’s everywhere. ‘10 life hacks’, ‘15 travel hacks’, 99 ‘food hacks’.....obviously they’re not talking about computer hacking their way into ingredients to make better food

Just some food for thought 

And lastly,  find a good app to get food delivered when your kitchen is down! 

They just need a place to sleep, cook their food and do their laundry. 

Next I would change your analysis, because houses are not bulk foods; people don't pay for them by the square foot, especially when they are that big. 

The government has subsidized these food premiums for years, but every year one hears rumors of the subsidy being lifted. this is the REAL scare of purchasing any property that is not on stilts.