Personally, I wouldn't pay for lodging-- if you do that, you're opening up a slippery slope-- next you'll need to pay for meals too.   

Meals at nice restaurants, some of my clothes, etc.

If you're investing with people who are gambling with their baby's next meal, things can go south much quicker than if you're investing with people who have disposable assets and income. 

BotG can notify that investor that several kids were recently caught in the crossfire of rival gangs a few blocks from where the white people are gleefully spending their cash at chain retail establishments.

You may have a franchisee of a national fast food chain, but he only has one locations so his corporate guarantee isn't worth too much, right?

., in front of the building housing the Fairfax County Circuit Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, the property designated as Lot 45, Section 1, KERRYBROOKE, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2923, at Page 598, among the land records of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Huggy Baird If I remember correctly, there was a problem in the chain of title from years back... caused by one of the heirs in an estate sale that failed to sign the old deed.

Its right between Seattle and San Diego which makes supply chain a day drive to any major West Coast metro. 

I could raise the room rental just a bit and offer a free meal to every one who stays. and give discounts for those who stay multiple nights if the place isn't filled up every night.

Usually people are very open to sharing their stories and helping you understand how they got to where they are, similar to what they are doing here but better, over a meal or a beer or two. :)Good luck and go out there and network.