I am in a similar position to you, where though I have a decent amount of wealth, I am far from financially free.

That's how you really become wealthy in real estate.

Wealth is the by product of someone who creates value for others and businesses that are long lasting, create incredible value for customers.

You are young, so you are in good shape.Purchase a property every 2 years and you'll be wealthy eventually.** Unless you get wiped out by a real estate crash.

Homeownership and property ownership will soon be (if it isn't already) only attainable by the wealthy.

You lose out on the one thing that makes you truly wealthy in real estate investing, appreciation.

Also, it seems to me that the commentators to my thread are thinking I'm throwing out low offers to see what sticks.This isn't the case at all.I'm an Investor that buys for FUTURE appreciation of both Cash Flow and Appreciation. 6 of the 8 Investment Properties I bought were from retail advertising from Brokers on the MLS.I am already wealthy and believe in setting up a win-win scenario for everyone, including the Seller, the Broker, and myself.I don't believe getting a 5% discount now on a price is worth it in my scenario.For instance, I bought a property 2000 for $140k purchase price.

@Ashton Cleveland I'm surprised no one else has chimed in yet as you are making a great move to start building some wealth. I

. - You'll learn why mortgages make you really wealthy by holding properties and paying them off instead of just buying RE and either flip or sell quickly and teach you more about the investing process in general. 

I was blessed to travel the U.S and meet many wealthy individuals from all walks of life.