Mostly because Bryce achieved financial independence /retirement via real estate and he was making a modest salary in a one income household .Many times we hear about the couple each making six figures at their jobs .

I've made it into the mid 30's and had no idea there were so many ways to invest in real estate.Between the podcast, E-books, forums post/articles and other resources on the website, I have found a great place to learn more about real estate and continue my journey towards financial independence. 

Hannah,My best recommendation is to look for an Independent Insurance agent in the area where you will be looking. 

It’s a steep goal but I’d love to be financially independent by age 30.

He changed his mind an was not on board with the house hacking idea, and has no ambition towards financial independence and would be perfectly happy drowning in debt living the “American dream”.

He changed his mind an was not on board with the house hacking idea, and has no ambition towards financial independence and would be perfectly happy drowning in debt living the “American dream”.

Look at the big commercial brokers like Marcus & Millichap, JLL, CBRE and any independents that are in your area.

A good primer on tax-advantaged accounts (IRAs, HSAs) can be found on the Mad FIentist site (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/846/topics/563476-ep-18-accessing-retirement-funds-before-59-1-2-w-the-mad-fientist, https://www.madfientist.com/ultimate-retirement-account/).My background: I worked for many years as an independent contractor through a temporary help agency.

The listing agreement is with the brokerage and the brokerage controls the fee the agent just gets a split of that according to the IC ( independent contractor) agreement.

The apartment manager (who didn't live there) needed independent third-party verification before taking action.