Usually free food and free drinks.

systemize, network, chill

@Jake MarinHey Jake - The group isn't very active any more on an official basis, but several people still get together occasionally for a drink or round of golf.

Raden Mantuano,A 30 Day Spending Diary:Take a piece of paper, and start writing down what you spend each day, and how you spend it.Example: You went to the Gas Station, bought gas, and a Drink, etc.Write down how much you spent on gas, and how much you spent on every other item at that store.At the end of the 30 days, examine how much you spent on things that you could do without.You could be surprised how much you spend on some things that you can do without.An example:I had a friend in work do this, and after one week, he decided that he was going to bring a lunch to work, 4 of the 5 days.

Snacks & drinks on hand to welcome them/leave in the room.

We don't expect to turn a profit till about 16 months in, but this has always been a long term play.If you do decide to drink the Kool-aid I wish you the best on this exciting endeavor!

To make it real estate specific, I've prepared by speaking to neighbors, city officials, lenders in the area, like-property owners, and have even chilled at the neighborhood bar chatting with "locals".

Seems like consulting with a LOCAL lawyer about what YOU should do would be prudent.If it's on our mind too much, (you can only do so much) go do something to lessen your stress, Golf driving range, batting cage, walk in the park, make a mixed drink with some fruit on it, etc..Good Luck!

When my 2 boys and I go to one of our apt buildings to mow lawns, they see the nice cars in the parking lot with tenants playing on their i-phones while drinking fancy coffee.

His sole objective in life coming out of the depression was for us to have a roof over our head, all the food we could eat and all the milk we could drink.