If I ask for recommendation on fruits and someone chimes in that potatoes are great. 

I can't remember the name of the program but I remember in 7th grade it was Poore Brothers Potato chips, which is ultimately owned by a larger corporation that owns several brands(look up inventure group) and 8th grade was a smaller organization but very impressive when you learn about the guy, Hazelwoods enterprises.

I can't offer any help on hotel development costs, and probably not much help in general, I can at least warn you (though I'm sure you're aware), of the political hot potato that is Coco Palms. 

Nobody really knows the future of real estate but like Buffet preaches-- it might be a good idea to be doing what everyone else IS NOT doing.The fact nobody really knows the future of real estate is just another (and probably the most important) reason to make sure you're ONLY buying a great deal(s) w/multiple exit strategies.. nobody wants to be stuck at the end holding the hot potato. 

What I find most IRONIC about this is the timing..........natural gas companies stop leasing claiming they have no money left for leases they were buying up like hot potatoes and simultaenously the oil (gasoline) prices have dropped dramatically..............hmmmmmmmmmm

There is up keep of course although I guess it’s small potatoes compared to the appreciation gained by holding .

You say potato, I say spud.I'm assuming he advertised his "no pet" policy.

Appetizer (skip to the Meat and Potatoes, if you want to get to the point)I’m requesting specific knowledge on the red tagging process, permits, and inspectors to try to save what was supposed to be a new family business.

Steak and potatoes or Hamburger and French fries.  

The rest are small potatoes.