Think of it as a restaurant that lists every meal on the menu as "market price". 

Cleaning and Management company, Taxes, Insurance, Maintenance, repairs and replacements (hot water heater, destroyed couch), Advertising (VRBO, AIRBNB), Supplies, Utilities (Cable, Elec and gas), If you live far away, the expense on travel, meals etc when you ck on the property, Mort and Interest?

As others have responded, real estate benefits from healthier margins than other investment or business models.

We've had to eat most of our meals out as we don't have a functioning kitchen and the constant presence of the construction crew has made it difficult to have any type of privacy, let alone some peace and quiet for my 9 month old baby.

My mother-in-law (who has admitted herself that she is not a great cook) once looked at me in bewilderment and asked how I made all of the dishes in a meal come out at the same time. 

Hello Deep Pockets, what you will come to find out about me is I am a great listener, avid student,can think on my toes,love nature,am enthused about Christianity.My big dream is to own a hotel or motel and have a fellowship center on the property where meals are prepared, trips planned, and bible reading integrated into the business.

This is in my city so no out of town travel.Is this a legit use of the business expense 50% meals tax deduction?    

They can bring in equity which will be more expensive to you but is a much healthier structure based on the deal.

Business meals (could be with your wife if you discuss business and document it)5.

Housing, food stamps, welfare, school meals.