When they are in my shoes, I provide shelter and food to them.

And at that, with the market being what it is, I will need to be able to support me for 6-8 months of both mortgage payments, utilities and food until my residence sells.

good food for thought.

I bought some seeds from whole foods to plant for my garden for a property not too far from whole foods in the Capital of Alabama; I became interested in Real Estate in an area around whole foods.

Food for thought..

Just food for thought as you look for partners.

The only difference with paying yourself SAVINGS as well as food (BEFORE paying bills) is: Choice! 

Had some interesting food.  

Once you get really good, well funded, networked, and experienced, then you don't necessarily need to always find it, you can create it and/or it comes to you, but that is likely an advanced topic for later and food for thought in the meantime ...

DTI over 50% after subtracting rent but before adding the mortgage, application denied, no your ex's food stamps / EBT card do not count as mortgage qualifying income for you, but yes your child support payments count as a liability even if "she never reports me when I don't pay."