And I know it would be nice, she's trying to bring out the spanish culture in folks with food n drinks.

We did a hotel deal that was finalized in getting a commitment on the phone in probably about 30 minutes, but: That isn't done by just anyone unless you name is Walton or Gates or Buffet or other very wealthy folks, where you might have some opportunity or cause and the investor(s) have knowledge of your offering, your reputation, your abilities to perform and where that fund raiser has the financial expertise and social skills to carry off such a commitment.

And several have joined the ranks of wealthy investors.

If it were easy to be wealthy, everyone would be.

I loved working for the company and the people & culture were the best.

MC used to have some of the best schools in the state and the strongest real estate market trends; these days, they don't have a single high school in the top 20 in the state and the real estate market has stagnated relatively to other wealthy counties in the area.While I'm not presuming this is the sole reason for what you're seeing, it's interesting to note that MC is undergoing some changes. 

I really appreciate this wonderful community and the culture of free information and supporting each other.

In real estate it seems one can become quite wealthy being an individual investor so to speak.

In some cultures, extended families living together is common.

I can't tell you how many times in the past 5 years wealthy business men would leave their jobs for an hour or so and come check out potential rentals to buy in their fancy suits.