First question I always ask is who audits your financials and who does your books and send me what your reporting looks like.

I look forward to learning everything there is to gaining financial freedom and becoming an investor. 

Financial freedom.

Even when I was younger, I understood that it could be a great way to achieve financial freedom, retire early, and live without the stress of money constantly hanging over my head.

My Name is Miles, currently living in Arlington (DFW Area), I've always had intentions of at some point getting into real estate, now at 40, and finally at a place financially that it is feasible, I'm planning on spending the next 6-8 months learning all I can (and then rest of my life continuing learning lol) before taking the FIRST plunge.

By the time you are 35 you could be financially independent and wealthy.Too many Americans, particularly young Americans, want everything now.

What are the financial metrics i should be asking for?

Additionally, I would suggest you run some financial calculations such as cash on cash return as well as any appreciation from the asset if/when you sell.

HighLevelAccounting & Finance: What tools make bookkeeping and financial tracking seamless?

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.