My long term goal is to reach financial independence by age 30 through rental properties. 

I want to get my brokers license to have more freedoms of what I can do, from selling houses independently to running property management.

I've spent years doing this in dozens of cities across the country so it's definitely a passion independent of my passion for real estate.Look forward to hearing the community's thoughts, especially from the folks investing in many markets.

Unless you’re independently wealthy, it’s really hard to invest in real estate - or even pay your bills for that matter - if you don’t have a job. 

You will work as an independent contractor which means you will have to pay self-employment taxes out of your own pocket for the money you make. 

Also, Repairs and CAPEX to a large degree is independent of rents collected or purchase price. 

My ultimate goal is to have side income through rental properties and to eventually reach financial independence.

My goal is financial independence in 10 years via building my business into a large practice while investing in buy and hold rental properties.I know I basically need to knock out the debt, and save up for my first down payment. 

@Wade StahleIf your business made payments to any independent contractor (even one without a license) of $600 or more during the course of the year, you are required to issue a form 1099.

I chose this because i'm looking for cash flow and looking to achieve financial independence before 30 -- I am 21.Knowing my niche and some of my criteria, I was wondering if I should consider incorporating.