CycleTimer and Larry - agree with both.
Zero Debt
Minimum $4K cash flow post tax, preferably from rental income (more solid). Ironically my goal is mid-$4Ks from rental income with trading adding another $1.5K - $2K from trading, post tax.
Yea a good amount of backup in savings definitely. Just not the 30x-40x.
Essentially thats my basic plan, which is in alignment with what is presented by both of you.
I am close. I cannot lose sight of the ultimate goal.
Consider real estate Crowdfunding in lieu of owning property outright and forced to be a landlord:
https://firechecklis...e-crowdfunding/
&
https://firechecklis...unding-part-ii/