Pay a premium for a meal in a restaurant and learn less or make your own meal and actually retain the lessons along the way, i.e. what @Nathan G suggested.  

Hi Batool,I saw a post you started a while back about traveling costs.You want to keep travel of your travel costs as they will likely be considered deductible or potentially start-up costsSome travel costs includeFlight, Hotel, Car Rental, Meals, mileage rateBest of luck

To leverage this benefit, prospective property owners must engage in short-term rentals and provide substantial services to guests, such as daily cleaning, meal provisions, or transportation services.Additionally, navigating a material participation test becomes crucial.

Plus the ability to cook your own meals, outdoor space, being in unique neighborhoods, etc etc . . ... 

To leverage this benefit, prospective property owners must engage in short-term rentals and provide substantial services to guests, such as daily cleaning, meal provisions, or transportation services.Additionally, navigating a material participation test becomes crucial.

Later in this thread is all the hate now that some have underperformed.I think a healthier middle ground is that syndications can be a more passive way to invest in real estate, but requires more due diligence on the front end of the sponsor, the investment, and the terms.

I have never understood why tips are based on 20% of the meal but that is where we are so I play along. 

If push comes to shove, I will just have to take the six months to complete it piece-meal.

Its more like going to different restaurants and trying to order that perfect meal.

You can find them under Meetup.com under Drinks, deals and meals or some variation of that.