If you got the emotional and mental psychology to invest-- you'll be great.Now, financially.

Do this in tandem with being disciplined in your spending habits so you can save up more money.

Emotional Purchases: Base your decisions on facts, not just emotions.

It "can" indicate a certain financially disciplined person, but there is a reason DTI determines a mortgage and if it's good enough for the bank, well why wouldn't it be smart for the landlord too? 

On the other hand, BRRRRs will cash flow slightly.I personally think that the farm purchase is more of an emotional decision for me and I am leaning towards not going forward so I can invest in BRRRRs which helps me achieve my goals more quickly. 

Reposting my response from that other thread you had here again:Going to say this be great care as it is emotionally difficult to process, speaking from experience.

Here are some key points to consider:Accessibility: Residential properties are often more accessible to individual investors, especially those starting out with smaller capital.Tenant Stability: While turnover can occur, residential leases tend to have shorter terms, offering more flexibility if you want to adjust rents or change tenants.Market Liquidity: Generally, residential properties are easier to buy and sell due to higher demand from individual homebuyers and investors alike.Emotional Appeal: Homes and apartments can have a strong emotional appeal to buyers and renters, which can influence demand and pricing stability.Purchasing: Residential real estate will require a down payment of at least 10% of the purchase price. 

Instead of explaining that they haven't planned the work out to that level of detail yet and getting back to you with answers they don't want to admit they can't answer on the spot and respond with frustration because they don't know how to handle the situation and are emotionally immature.

This will help you make informed decisions about future investments and optimize your portfolio.Scale your investments: As you gain experience and confidence in real estate investing, consider scaling your investments by purchasing larger properties or expanding into different markets.By following these steps and staying disciplined in your approach, you can successfully invest in real estate and build a profitable portfolio as a software engineer.

I would not rely on the alimony unless the X is talked and supplies you with his expectations.I would try to treat this as a business decision that can be emotional.