@Steve MorrisI'm not saying without him knowing, I'm just trying to work independently, and grow my business.

He helps a lot of people strategize on how to achieve financial independence and he's also in the Austin market!

Typically on an FHA/ government loan (coming from my experience with my personal residence) the appraiser is let into the house by the agent in order to conduct the appraisal “independently” before closing.

My problem is, since I graduated college last year, I have been working as a 1099 independent contractor.

I would get a couple of opinions on that from independent, unbiased sources.

unless you are independently wealthy, borrow as much as you can for as long as you cab with the lowest down payments you can.d. don't buy properties that are total wrecks or in bad, crime ridden neighborhoods.e. 

If you were an independent contractor, on the other hand, you could write those expenses. 

After perusing countless YouTube videos over the years on personal finance, financial independence, and real estate investing, I decided that it's finally time to take action towards my real estate journey.

Hi James,I am new to investing as well, mainly focusing in the Independence area. 

Most of their field employees seem to be independant contractors.