I'm particularly passionate about about BRRRing and Fix and Flip.Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, being in forests (I love big trees), fishing, building things, and financial independence. 

There are many ways to become financially independent. 

I recommend you get an independent inspection.  

Depends on your independent contractor agreement with your broker.

Hence hiring a PM is a singular independent solution. 

If you run into challenges, call a different independent insurance broker - they usually rep numerous companies and I think you will find a solution.  

Long-term goals could involve building a diverse portfolio, achieving financial independence, or even transitioning into real estate full-time.Ultimately, the journey in real estate investing is both challenging and rewarding.

I want to be able to eventually invest in real estate and become financially independent.

Some of the cautions:The fraudsters – who may or may not be affiliated with the company – persuade independent life insurance agents to sell promissory notes, luring them with lucrative commissions of up to twenty or even thirty percent.

They are going to put in a certain amount of work and their own money on marketing, photos, their overhead costs (agents are independent contractors who pay their own E&O and health insurance, income taxes, MLS dues, NAR dues, continuing ed requirements, etc., etc. all out of their commissions before they get to keep any $), their time, etc. then they also have to split anything they make with their brokerage. $4k would be losing money for me but again it sounds like a lower cost of living area.