What the hell do you know about running a motel anyway? I could hear the chorus of friends and relatives chanting the question as soon as I mentioned of buying such an establishment. The idea of acquiring a motel did not originate from some romantic desire to live the life of an innkeeper; rather the opportunity to buy one came after our father s will was probated and the amount of money left to Saul, my brother, and me was not enough to change our lives. ( I wished it had- I ve always had a desire for fame and fortune if only to test my character. ) It was however large enough to need investing and the motel seemed the right buy. I m a smart guy, I replied to the chorus. And I can count sheets. The answer stopped the question, but not the head shaking