Huge buffet breakfast included with admission fees.

just a note- on Thursday Morning we have a breakfast in Lafayette.

I own a small business that makes bacon and sausages. i have about 100k.

Spending an hour with a board member can give you a great deal of information on what's really going on.If there's something bothering you about the operation of of your HOA I'd suggest you spend the value of a breakfast at McDonalds and talk to a member of the board (retired guys on the boards love to be taken out for breakfast).

I would rather see you go visit some bed and breakfast and bars to see what is involved with that type of thing.

They're almost always retired guys that love to meet new people, and think having breakfast with an investor is a great thing.

I can go have breakfast at Waffel House and find someone "interested" in moving to a new rental or buying a house, before I finish my coffee.But, if it works for you, use it.

I retrained my tenant by getting it fixed and letting her know that she was responsible for the expense, so next time she will consciously think "I wonder if this should go in the disposal...maybe not" because it is now her expense not yours otherwise why not keep doing it.You said the washer/dryer hose came off, did you move the washer/dryer around and knock it loose...no the tenant did.The breaker/fuse tripped so someone overloaded the circuit, did you plug the hairdryer, fan, laptop, tv and sound system into one plug....no the tenant did.The sink got clogged, did you pour bacon grease/mud/potato peels down the drain...no the tenant did.I say all of this because the tenant has no reason to try to make sure they don't cause damage because they will just get it fixed free.

Welcome to BiggerPockets, @Theo Bacon!

The steaks are so-so for the price, but the bacon-wrapped filet is tasty.Rex,I've got a guy knocking on doors for mortgage late leads.