It can lead to great financial freedom and wealth but requires work. 

Your situation depends on your involvement, your entity selection, and lots of other factors that preclude an informed opinion.3) You didn't ask, but I offer that you should not take or act on any legal, regulatory, or financial advice on a free forum and always seek a professional opinion or two.  

I Hit almost 400 pounds and I on a path of self sabotage and potential death my girlfriend being able to see it in couraged me to try meditation and yoga while at the same time a good buddy of mine allowing me to borrow a book he was reading called “rich dad, poor dad” and it shifted my enitire life on to a path of financial freedom. 

My plan is to be financially independent by the age of 30. 

You would have to qualify and close personally, then transfer title to your entity.There are a few non financial institution outlets offering a 30 yr fixed on SFR.

My (relatively) short term goal is to be financially independent by 35.

My number one goal for 2018 was creating a financial plan for my fiancee and I to support our early retirement goals, and that led me to real estate. 

I visit and analyze the property, and estimate rehab costs (with experienced inspectors and contractors), add a buffer for unexpected repairs, and provide a financial model with an ROI comparison of a traditional rental vs. short-term rental.Any guidance/tips (positive comments only please) would be greatly appreciated!

I have been heavily educating myself and have now started down my road to Financial Freedom.

Investing while renting is actually the best approach financially.