But, can you also look at paying all cash as putting all of your eggs in one basket?

Thus, there is no diversification – all your eggs are in that one basket.

It is always risky to put all your eggs in the same basket.

Edible but not what I would consider a fruit producer.There is a choke cherry as well.

Take your time to learn the options, take advice form others who have successful investments,  don't put all your eggs in one basket and don't invest what you cant afford to lose.

This one we will trim some limbs to improve the view once the house is completed.The 200 pineapples we planted are doing well and starting to fruit. 

I also agree with her that your credit score should not be your focus now.It sounds like things are going to turn around for you soon whereby you can save more of your money, and more importantly, take care of this low hanging fruit.

I hope this is a good start to a long and fruitful journey for you, as it has been for many of the folks here.In case s/he doesn't mention it, be sure to ask your attorney about any requirements you have to register with the state and/or town as an out of state landlord.There is the nonresident landlord form at the RI secretary of state but there may be town requirements as well, and how you take title to the real estate will affect how the SoS form should be filled out (if at all).

Truely food costs are pennies on the dollar for anything other than meat, dairy and fresh fruits/ veg's ( which I am going to try a garden but I am afraid, I can even kill fake items lol.)

Conscientious tenants with baskets of flowers and nicely arranged porch furniture don't live in squalor.