Why is there no line item for food in your budget? 

I could keep going but this is just some food for thought, and hopefully helps you out.

After 5 years running my family foods company, I am looking to get into the real estate side of things. 

It is a personal expense, just like your food expense.2) Repairs made on the duplex are deductible against the rental income.Improvements:1) Improvements made on the personal side are added to the basis of the property, but you cannot depreciate the personal side of the property.

You are basically taking out a loan for personal use, just as you would spend money out of the credit card to buy a food. 

Just food for thought.

You'll want to look at indirect things such as "warnings to residents not to leave food scraps in hallways" or "needing to replacing damaged wiring" etc. 

Roaches need food and water, and they can't get either from people who keep their place clean.

--details on income and current situation - income wise i make at least $1,000 every two weeks from my current job.i have, in my opinion a great situation, i still live with my parents however all i have to worry about is paying my phone bill and insurance while bringing in some food on the table, so im grateful for my situation so far since it allows me to save as much as i can.#1 - since i have a place to live already, would it be wise to get a duplex (or better) and just be able to rent all the rooms out?

It can be - if for example, the "benefit" provided is in the form of a "service" or an "extension of credit".Food for thought, I think.Carl, looking forward to the webinar.