If not, and you find that its actually anxiety-producing to be handling it all on your own, driving back and forth, dealing with tenants, then you know that the 8-10% sacrifice is worth it to you in peace of mind and personal freedom. 

Call your local state reps and tell neighbors, and all homeowners that we have to protect our freedom and rights to do our small businesses and investments. 

Hello to all that read this post,I am in my late 20's, and have a dream to eventually gaining Financial Freedom through REI.

Hello to all that read this post,I am in my late 20's, and have a dream to eventually gaining Financial Freedom through REI.

With a few exceptions, you probably cannot blame gurus for anything, as freedom of choice means you can spend your money or not.

I am a newbie, but I'm extremely committed to real estate because I see the freedom it can offer.

If you take to heart what is written in the book I believe it can be the difference between early financial freedom and working until your 65 at a job you don't enjoy.Second, I would encourage you to listed to the BP podcast. 

I can't confirm in your area, but in NY there is "FOIL" Freedom of Information Law.

Secured Freedom Lending is also a good one that we have used. 

I dont want to be big, I'm just looking for that freedom number real estate can provide.