We are both healthcare professionals by trade, which will remain our primary source of income, but for the long-term we wish to invest in multiple vacation rentals that provides us financial freedom from our primary source of income and allows us to spend more time outside the four walls and enjoy life.

Chris - sounds like you're very motivated to get into real estate to get financial freedom.

But knowing the best route to financial freedom is is very valuable.

However, in the last few months I have decided to take control of my choices and start working towards early financial freedom!

Then you realize that all along, this was the property that REALLY would've put you several steps ahead in life - not BACK.Year 5: You see the buyer of the discount property make good cash flow, and sell their property for close to twice what they paid while you still have yoursYear 10: The other investors are now a hundred steps ahead of you toward their goal to financial freedom, whereas you are stuck in yoursThe only upside to your deal you presented is that the value of the land/property will appreciate a good amount over the next 3 years, but that is speculation.

We want the freedom to dictate how we spend the hours of our day ourselves.

I wouldn't have been able to give this gift of freedom if I had sunk everything I had into my first deal.  

I'm working with my husband to obtain financial freedom using Bigger Pockets!

I've realized that REI is probably my best bet to obtain financial freedom and security for my retirement and for my families prosperity. 

I am currently without a job but I've been working on obtaining one to start my journey to financial freedom by saving income.