A skilled trade such as what you're pursuing is a solid plan and can put food on the table in any economy.I would strongly suggest you complete your schooling.

We could meet at Incendiary since its outside and has beer and/or food within easy reach. 

And even the my Irish grandmother's voice in my head was saying the same thing.But in the two hours that the plumber was fixing the pipes, I followed up on and closed a deal that will make around $15K at signing and another $300 per month for 10 years.Hmmm...If I had listened to my father or my Irish grandmother whispering in my head, I'd have saved $600 but I'd have back pain for days and I might have missed out on a deal that will be worth around $50K total.I think I made the right call and it sounds like you'll do the same and let the experts take care of it.Finally, it took me a while to give in but I applied this to other parts of life as well.I hired a cleaning lady / cook / dynamo that comes to my house 2-3 times per week to clean my house and drop off healthy, pre-made tasty meals for $600 per week (plus the cost of food which is actually less than what I was paying before; honest to God, she's a miracle that I can't believe somebody let go.)Hey... there's that $600 again!

The next is food, which sucks up another 20-30%.

Food for thought, most markets have companies that will supply & service along with collect and then you split the profits 50/50..

the area is very nice well kept , its a corner property and on the opposite corner is a small mom and pop deli, at the top of the street is the local elementary school with a play ground and feild for kids aswell as a large playground/ football /baseball feild/ basketball courts a few blocks away with organized sports running concurrent to the sports season. lowes and giant as well as several food places  about a block away also. deffinitly alot of conveinece in the neighborhood. no inspector has looked over the property other then myself and partner twice already

However, “official” inflation numbers do not include energy or food.

I also usually supply materials as well because they will sometimes buy soda, food, excess materials and new tools on your dime. 

Lots of colleges have poor food choices, and the kids just don't want to cook so they go out a lot.

Reminds me of the Mexican fisherman story:Tourist in Mexico sees this guy coming off the fishing boat with a few nice big fish.