Our goal is to build a sizeable portfolio to gain financial independence, while teaching our children along the way.

Personally, what I invest in depends on the market.

I'm currently consuming all things REI - books, blogs, podcasts, etc. in hopes of gaining the knowledge to make an exciting and financially independent future for myself and my wife.

I've also really enjoyed a blog/podcast on personal finance and broader financial independence at  https://www.choosefi.com/https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/1...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/1...

Afternoon Carlos, I am an Independent insurance agent with over 10+ years experience.

My goal is to eventually become financially independent so I dont have to depend on my job and do the things that I enjoy.

Depending on what you are targeting you may even be able to work with a bank to have funding up to a specific limit available.Next you need to start networking with agents and other real estate investors in the area you want to invest in. Depending

There are two aspects to analyzing and buy and hold deal in my humble opinion, and especially a deal involving Multi Family Units. a) The Property Condition and Rehab required:  This is something you should be able to, and probably should do independently. 

Happy Independence Day all!!!

Happy Independence Day all!!!