Over the next 12 months we did a lot of practicing and invested in taking a class with one of the best BBQ teams in the country.

Any feedback or food for thought would be much appreciated, as I try to brainstorm ideas for ways that could possibly require me to come out of pocket less.Thank you.

Housing in this country isn't a boat or a car, next to food, shelter is a social responsibility, something that many greedy, selfish and self centered types overlook.

https://www.houston.org/assets/pdf/economy/Employm...The Partnership’s forecast calls for job growth in 14 sectors: manufacturing; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation, warehousing and utilities; finance and insurance; real estate; business, professionaland technical services; educational services; health care; administrative services; arts and entertainment; accommodation and food services; other services; and government.

But food needs to sealed etc.

THE FOOD!

The answer was they don't get paid wages, but the order provides housing, food, clothing, what ever they need.

Its like the people who get upset their order from the Burger King drive through is wrong, when if you have realistic expectations that yeah the person at Burger King serving me food is likely not going to be as good at their job as say Bryan Voltaggio or some celebrity chef.  

I also agree greatly with food costs being one of the places where you have the most ability to see great savings.

One of the ways they do this is by looking at your tax returns.Lenders know that the average person has the following expenses during a yearShelter, Food, entertainment, travel etc.purchasing a home requires you to pay the bank PITI(Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance) every month.They want to know that you have the income to afford all of this by looking at your tax return.With that said - You should be preparing your tax return correctly(not taking more expenses than you are entitled to and not underreporting expenses).