As to timing, the beauty of real estate investing is that it can be done in such a way that it is completely independent of your location, even if you are managing the property yourself. 

However, my family member that is financially independent and is sitting on a sizable amount of liquid assets (mainly cash, brokerage, and penalty free distributions from retirement accounts since they are of age) that has always wanted to purchase a rental property.

Just trying to become financially intelligent and independent and wealthy.

A couple more deals and I'm hoping I'll be financially independent. 

I suggest using and independent insurance brokerage that can access many different carriers.

Is it allowable to work with a brokerage while also handling some real estate investment deals independently?

Person X should consult their own, independent advisors. 

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We both had to pass the quizzes, exams and finish the modules independently to receive the course credit.

Let's face it...we are not all independently wealthy.