My wheels are turning as my husband and I are looking for our next investment - thank you for the food for thought. 

I also set up an LLC for my wife’s cookie-making business and food photography business.

The military retirement pension will help -- that'll already pay for a mortgage on a really nice house and put food on the table 24/7/365.

Likely the food companies adding sugar / crap to food. - The Bottom Line - My Take on MarketsThe Weekly 3: News and Data to Keep You Informed- Government Releases Experimental “New Tenant Rent Index:” A new measure of rental rates; shows rents are down the last few months.

They texted us 1 week later saying that this was their last month - 25 day notice - it is written in the lease that there is a 60-day noticeThey left and gave us no information and since then they haven't answered any calls or textsThe trashed the place, have two outstanding water bills ($150), left trash in the apartment that I had to get a clean out crew, destroyed the walls, damaged kitchen cabinets, left spilled food in freezer, didn't pay for the missing rent, missed two trash payments, etcBeing in the business I have to admit this is not the worst thing in the world.

Several universities and hospitals bringing in jobs, a downtown area that’s being revitalized, and a decent array of shopping and fast food choices.

Found some new spots I never knew of and there are some good food and activities.I use to go as a kid since I grew up in the Bay Area and one of my friends parents had a vacation home there.Murphy's is a good spot to be around.Collin

Food, shelter, and the necessities of life. 

Thanks for that Andrew . . . . and remember that MAREI's Annual Trade Show - 20th Birthday Party - and benefit for the local Food Bank - ITS A BIG EVENT - is Tuesday July 11th. 

So also some food for thought there.