As part of my risk avoidance/Exit strategy analysis, I was taking into account the possibility of a market correction or a deeper financial trouble around the 18 or 24 month mark.

There are other strategies out there, and I don't know your financial situation, but you should plan on showing up with some money.

The reason for me wanting to do REI is to be able to achieve financial freedom and do what I truly want with my life. 

They don't have a plan, they don't have their financial affairs organized, they don't have their team assembled, they don't know what kinds of properties they want--that's right, they don't have their poop in a group.

Im 25 years old and I am trying to generate Generational Wealth and brief others on the importance of financial freedom.

@Chris Bruneau my son is a financial advisor and he expects a market drop soon as it’s over valued. 

I recently graduated college and started my career as a mechanical engineer and have recently decided that while I love my job I don't want to work for the rest of my life, and real estate investing makes the most sense to me in order to gain financial freedom before I turn 60.I have been reading a ton of real estate books and discovered the bigger pockets book on rental property investing which gave me a great introduction to all the topics and possibilities in real estate.

Negotiate from a position of financial strength!

It worked for me and I’m doing better financially.

They don't have a plan, they don't have their financial affairs organized, they don't have their team assembled, they don't know what kinds of properties they want--that's right, they don't have their poop in a group.