I have recently witnessed some people around me that I look up to have financial troubles in fields/jobs that should be “secure.”

Great book on the subject here on BP in the book section.As an investor I feel very blessed my former job relocated me to Milwaukee, my life would have taken a very different direction back in Austria - or let's say the Bay Area for example!! 

Be Blessed.

God Bless and stay focused !!!

And congratulations on your first child, that’s truly a blessing and so much fun!

To wit: We had to teach a local that we didn't consider it OK to chew on twigs and spit them out while in a motor vehicle that you do not own (chewing on twigs from a particular plant being the local equivalent of brushing one's teeth).

Best of luckHave a blessed day.

I am truly blessed and thank all those who helped me along the way.

If the numbers were correct it seems like a great way to get into 5 rentals at one time and have the blessing of easy logistics for property management and such.  

I think this relationship is done....even if he comes up wit the $$ I would want him out....freshen up the house and re-start