We always had food on the table, but the topic of money was a big 'no-no', later come to find out that we were just like so many other families out there just trying to 'Keep Up With The Joneses'.As for your sister, she's young, and I would think could be more of a visual learner.

The hotels I focus on buying are those that cater to the business traveler and those attending business conventions.

We have a small/mid sized group of local investors meet up every week anyone is invited to come for free, free food as well. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/739100-am-mastermind-every-thursday-morning

It is called moving up in the food chain.

Pick good locations that cater to the better schools (and decent freeway access) if you are doing single family.  

Consider this food for thought.. 

There is a grocery store nearby, a Dollar General, and a couple restaurants and fast food places within 1/4 mile.In the area (the other side of the park) they are getting $750 for a 2/br single wide and it is common to see $200/$250 a month for lot rent.  

To bring down the cost of food we will grow most of the food that will be used.

Just some food for thought.

here is some food for thought.