Most financially independent, wealthy people get there through hard work, sacrifice, and time.Spend 2-3 months learning how to analyze properties, cut expenses, increase income, and save up as though your life depended on it.

Is it a reputable company and will the documentation provided from the study hold up in an audit?

I want to build financial independence through real estate investing.

Work with an independent agent that can talk through your options, shop the market, and let them quote your auto insurance as a bundle along with the property.

You need a Independent Agent with enough markets to have a good one for the mixed use properties.  

The home office deduction is ripe for an audit. 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

@Dequan AllenA beneficial tactic for those trying to accumulate riches and become financially independent is house hacking.

Each home has to be viewed independently as each has unique characteristics.

You are way way ahead of 99% of the population, and well on your way to setting yourself up nicely for financial security/independence.