I am Very new to this but highly motivated to get to my financial freedom.

As a 10x Napper with no job for 17 years, a strong why and freedom at top of mind,  I recommend doing what I do if you want that. 

This, of course, will go far to help you start finding your core team to help you towards greater financial freedom. 

My family owns multiple commercial properties in my home town and I've seen how it can provide financial freedom!

I weighed this option and residential loans by property were essentially the same, but with more freedom. 

If someone does not read the instructions or call for help, they get what they create.All IRA horror stories have one common root - failure to educate oneself on the process.This can stem from several sources:Plan providers that focus on marketing, not education.Plans that do not come bundled with access to quality ongoing support.Investors who just think of this as "an account" or "a pile of money" and do not respect the fact that with the freedom to take more control over their investment portfolio comes a responsibility to be aware of and operate within the rules.For investors who take the time to be properly educated and work with a quality provider, there is very little risk. 

Hi All,A few years ago I bought a commercial office building that I rent out to healthcare professionals and it has been successful so far.

The Checkbook IRA owned by an LLC seems to give you the most freedom and certainly the more exposure to the IRS if you perform a "Prohibited Action". 

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As a previous renter, I enjoyed the freedom of a month to month lease even though I had no intention to move out.