The asset game going forward is scarcity--the debt rate is just going to be that and you need to treat that independent of the asset.

The one conversation I had on the phone was with a tech guy who had done the mentor program and seemed happy, but oddly was using is own internet website completely independent of Clever Investor. ( He repeated this fact several times?

I’m also passionate about financial independence and building long-term wealth through real estate.Looking forward to connecting with like-minded people, learning from your experiences, and contributing to the community.

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However, with the right approach, it can be a rewarding and profitable venture that brings you closer to your financial independence goals.I'd be happy to connect with you and provide insights into the current Kansas City market, along with information on turnkey properties.

However, as long I keep good records, I can still correctly report my income.Here is the link to the Flat Fee Program. https://vrgne.com/flat-fee/Here is the link to the Independent Contractor Agreement:https://thevirtualrealtygroup.com/VRG-ICA-OPPM.pdfIn summary, after paying the annual membership fee of $327 and $595 per transaction fee, the agent gets to keep 100% of the commission. 

This is my first investment and planning to invest in multiple properties over the next 5 years get financially independent. please suggest good markets to invest in midwest. i am currently looking in Kansas, Iowa and IL.

This is often an indication that they are selling above market valueDon't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma projections.Are their vacancy and maintenance projections unrealistically low?

You can add language such as "Inspection for information purposes only" or similar to convey that you won't expect repairs or cash concessions from the seller, but you do not want to lose the ability to walk away if you find that the house is in shoddy condition and you should not trust an inspection report that is not from an independent source and provided to you outside of the seller. 

While financial independence is a worthy goal, defining it this way leads to investing that’s (1) too restrictive , (2) too heavily emphasized on cash flow and (3) too heavily reliant on only one way to achieve financial independence.I always stated my goal as “ I want to have an investable net worth of $x in 5 years while utilizing a maximum of 50% leverage.