They don't live the least bit irresponsibly and yet can't afford a nice and safe place to live and good food to eat.People who don't need this, like the silicon valley techies, don't need it at all, but will take advantage of the regulations- every cent they can.

I have seen our expenses increases a bit (primarily in food) with the three (all under 5) we have now.

Food for thought..

Adam SchneiderOakwood Lending, LLChttps://www.oakwoodlending.com/Wednesday's Schedule:6:00pm - 6:30pm: Arrive, order drinks/food, pick a table6:30pm - 7:30pm: Presentation / Q&A7:30pm - 9pm: Open networking

Admittedly, I could take this to another level and get items such as make-up remover, razors, and food (I do provide small snacks like coffee, popcorn, etc).

@Alan Zee I take your point but it’s a war zone with a Whole Foods and an Arts Center.

There was no food as promised.

We'll be using this same form to inspect your unit when you leave.Specifically, here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before vacating:[ ] Floors[ ] sweep/mop laminate floors[ ] vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)[ ] mop kitchen and bathroom floors[ ] Walls, baseboards, ceilings, and built-in shelves[ ] Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, stove and oven--inside and out [ ] Refrigerator--clean inside and out, empty it of food[ ] Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and plumbing fixtures[ ] Doors, windows, and window coverings[ ] Other _________________________________________________________We expect to be able to run a cloth over drawers, shelves, counters, window sills, window wells, and blinds without the rag being marked with dust or dirt.

The term Rental Investor is as focused as the food term "desert", there is an entire universe of options within it. 

The other side of me thinks that you only live once and so i think of a different lifestyle that involves nice cars , beach home , Mountain home , some traveling , Eating organic food and all that crazy stuff and that puts me at roughly 20-25k a month of spending which sounds crazy .