Those goals you have mentioned are very attainable on this site.

I've since realized that financial independence may be attainable through real estate investing and I'm currently learning as much as I can while putting together a strategy forward towards my goals.

Bigger Pockets is a great resource and wealth of information.However, if you do not have the time to read through hundreds of post and articles here and than organize and figure out what order you should learn in, get a course, because time is money. 

I've worked with several investors out of more expensive markets - CA, NY, etc - who find our prices much more attainable than buying in their own backyard and so therefore, I'd say your exit strategy would include getting your FOR SALE properties in front of out of town buyers.

I did a lot of Facebook marketing, some paid and some organically.

USDA (not all towns), VA (Veterans only - with a DD214), NACA (has some hurdles to jump through.Alternatively, we could negotiate an option, which lets you tie the property up while you organize your finances.There's some due diligence to go through - price, condition and location.That said, you might be able to find the right home faster than you think. 

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The main reason I even wish to sell it is not for the appraisal value, but because I would like to attain early financial freedom. 

I'm not going to name specific markets but there are a LOT of cities throughout the US within geographic boundaries that are often very close to each other, that have extreme disparities in income, educational attainment, safety, etc. 

If so, lets connect and maybe organize a meet and greet in early November.- Or do you have a random question about Australia?