The real issue is building a safety net.

Is a grocery store owner evil for not giving free or cheap food to poor people? 

Top concern is your safety and that of your family.

He started a company that grew so much the City told them to get a proper building for manufacturing their food stuff, so I’m project managing the build and doing anything we don’t hire a contractor for.The annoying part about that is the location is in mount pleasant.

., where the simple act of securing permits to build an average “granny flat”in an average backyard can turn into an epic battle with the city’s Department of Building and Safety, that could take weeks, if not months.

I Love the safety and Due diligence tips on your end.

We also have the same tenant base most other cities do with working class individuals working in healthcare, food service, automotive, education, etc.

And of course the food! 

Does this apply to other expenses related to real estate investing such as travel, food expenses as well?

Check your state laws, but you will likely need to get your tenants out of the property during the remediation for their own health and safety.