Mostly due to the fact my spouse and I agreed on her to have zero involvment in any sort of RE investing (and its our home) I think once you have a good 6-12 months of reserve cash (operating expenses for your own life saved as a back up incase things go bad) save enough liquidity to get the ball rolling on your first invesment.

Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors. 

My question is that due to numerous unfortunate circumstances, two properties that my partner and I purchased (through a program) were underscoped, and we cannot move forward financially.

I have found ChatGPT to be particularly useful for testing new Book Covers for BiggerPockets, such as our foray into the personal fitness category with upcoming title "Sweat for Life": 

I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

This is not a person who is making good life decisions. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Not much has changed in my life, but if I now have to finance a rental property vs primary home, my options change. 

Another idea that we have been exploring is using the cash value of whole life insurance funds for emergencies.