[dixie]

Originally Posted by Blaze

If I won the lottery...
I would pretty much pay all the bills off and some friends that are important to me, as well.
It would be a toss up between buying an older hotel and renovating it. I would hire a bunch of people to help run it, which is important. My toss up would be if I would take in the homeless? Or I think I would prefer to take in the GBLT people that are in need of shelter and medical attention. I would want to help shelter them until they could get back onto their feet, offering schooling, medical attention, Job training, and of course the basics of food, clothing and attention.
Once I got that going, then I would perhaps take a little vacation, but then again, perhaps not, because I would be also attending to my tenants needs. So basically I would still be working. Tis what makes me happy anyway. The rest would be invested so I can keep my dream going.

Awesome idea. If that ever happens, keep me in mind...lol I used to manage a hotel, so I know how to keep the structure maintained and I'm currently a night manager for a domestic violence shelter that also caters to our community, so I have some knowledge in the things you have in mind. Being able to offer counseling would also be a big help in that setting. I think you have a great idea!