Also I don’t have a choice it’s real estate or nothing, financial freedom is getting achieved no matter what, I’m living the lifestyle I want and I need to retire my mom she’s 52 years old and has $2K in her retirement account.

It's about always having enough money to maintain your lifestyle throughout your lifetime.

Cons - directing tri plex cash flow away from other investments for 4 years but also not impacting my W2 lifestyle. 

Ultimately, it's about finding the investing strategy that aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and area of expertise/skills/knowledge.

Unfortunately most have made lifestyle changes relying on checks that will never be cashed but can't fault the inexperienced investors with the amount of materials online, social media etc. where coaches, mentors and gurus share the ease in which they generated massive wealth in these neighborhoods.

Once you learn more about all these different ways then choose the best one that you believe will be the best fit for you that fits your lifestyle and will help you accomplish your goals.

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

But I have a very low opinion of guru types (high priced, lots of upselling, big promises, selling a life style in their ads more than information, etc.) 

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income; it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

It's not "our" conversation and I personally love your insights, whether I agree with them or not.You know I think you've created your own mix of lifestyle/investment purchase.