Beside all what Neil Schoepp's  recommendation I would add couple more:Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank, I'm reading right now,Emerging Real Estate Markets by David LindahlHow to Make Big Money in Small Apartments by Lance A.

Best option is to live frugally and take a second job.Reality is that if you want financial freedom you will need to be investing every spare minute into pursuing that  dream.

My goal over time is simply to create a modest portfolio (maybe 5-10 properties) that helps me on my way to financial freedom; I have no aspirations to become a professional landlord or big-time real estate investor. 

This gives them more freedom to consider your offer without any big strings attached and allows your buyers to select from a bigger pool of homes.

My goal is to gain enough financial freedom to supplement what I currently make so I could leave my desk job and work on my own hours so I can be home with my family.I currently have an opportunity to invest with an investor who is to my understanding very successful in multifamily, but it seems to come at a hedty cost $10-15k.

If it does have a correction in the next few years, then that money will accelerate my path to greater financial freedom or increased passive income.

I can't remember on which BP podcast I first heard this, but the idea is something like: Your first deal is not going to get you "financial freedom." 

@Kai Van Leuven I'm a single guy with no family so not much else to stress about. the thoughts of riches and freedom in the future.

I know it’s not that simple, but I have no connections to anybody that is involved with rental properties or anybody that has financial freedom.

m how would you fight your way to financial freedom?