Here's what I figured out when I add up my weekly costs:$100 for hotel$100 for food, gas, etc.$550 per week in lost rent$750 per week is what it cost me to own the triplex in both actual and opportunity cost.5 days (normal work week) of my labor (40 hours) will take me about 1 months worth of weekends to complete.

Excellent food for thought.

If they don't like the service, food, etc. they have no problem openly bitching about it on Facebook.

Food for thought

He helps educate hundreds of Houstonian's monthly, not for free, but at a cost because he pays for all the food and booze and lets everyone attend for free. 

It appears the average price per multifamily and average rent in some of those areas may be more than that of Los Angeles.Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rosemeadfor school district and food Lakewood, Cypressfor school district and we have family living there.These are the areas that I considered to be our next move when buying our next residence.

Food for thought.Grant

Don't get stuck thinking you have to go to these events to leach deals, or be leached, that can become the food trough.

Is the sink not working because you have clogged the drain with things like grease or leftover food? 

This may or may not go along with your plan, but I thought I'd give you some food for thought: it's very possible for you to get an FHA loan (if your VA eligibility isn't currently an option) on a multi-unit property with only 3.5% down - that 3.5% can be gifted, and the closing costs can be gifted, too.