I understand they can make our life a lot easier but is it worth it if it eats up a lot of our cash flow? 

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. 

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. 

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.

Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

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.