In my application, the two homes are owner occupant and cash-flow, also in CA cash-flow actually doesn't matter because it's only equal to 4 dinner in lousy restaurant LOL .... so the investing theory that I've applied, is achievable after 7 years.  

Let’s bounce knowledge, meet up for brunch or dinner?

Thus, instead of just leaving it as a private second home to only be used on occasion, our 'leverage' is to use it for our existing business in travel that which already has a consistent flow of clients to Chile throughout the year--not only to stay, but for other experiences related to our travel business (wine tastings, private dinners, etc.) 

You should swing by next Monday, because a few of us are going to meet up for dinner/drinks. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86/topics/102248

This is also a good time to work on things like your social media presence (engagement + content creation), educate yourself on the market, attend trainings, go to networking events, Read, etc.6-8pm dinner and family time8-10pm Wind down time, evening journaling, prep for the next day10pm ZzzI hope this helps and wish you all the best on your journey!

Because of that, I would prefer not to have them as tenants if they are planning on moving halfway into their lease.I agree on proper screening, particularly letting them know that when they apply that I will be talking to their previous landlord, and paying a visit to where they live now with them so I can see how they treat where they live (in addition to normal background checking and other procedures).Additionally, I think it might be a good idea if we find a great potential tenant to maybe have all of us go out to dinner so we can get to know them more, and she might feel more comfortable with them.

But in business, by the time it happens it is to late to get into the market.The new BART stations are almost done, and I would bet a nice steak dinner that the San Jose stations will break ground shortly after these current stations become operational. 

Once the initial investment hurdle is overcome, subsequent endeavors tend to become more manageable.If you would be gracious enough to spare some time from your schedule, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to engage in a lunch or dinner conversation with a fellow Multifamily investor residing in the Chicagoland area.

I was just talking with my wife about this very thing last night at dinner.

Hi all,I'm putting together my first large syndicated deal - and I was wondering if there's anyone locally here in San Francisco/Oakland area that would be willing to meet with me and discuss over coffee/dinner, and critique/give tips to my model?