This gives me the freedom (and risk) of investing in properties my way with no one to put their foot down and say no.

Sure, you can't devote your full time to it, but if you're working on one house at a time, you either contract the rehab work out or go over and work yourself when you're not at your full-time job.I prefer the safety, stability, and steady stream of income from maintaining my full-time job as opposed to the more immediate increase in freedom and autonomy from pursuing real estate full-time; at least, until I feel that I'm making enough from my investments that I can comfortably make the transition.

All the while, I want to  continue increasing my capital, and working towards financial freedom. 

Long term I want to achieve financial freedom before I turn 30 (I'm 24 now).

Sooooooo, here is a great formula for you. 1031 exchange + emerging market + true Multifamily business model = Amazing Financial Freedom.  

Conservative location tend to be more landlord friendly.Not wanting to get into a political debate, I'll speculate that this is due to a difference in how the political parties view personal freedoms and property rights

As someone who wants a bit of financial freedom having cash today is more important than tomorrow.

I'm currently interested in wholesaling as I have a full time job and would like to achieve financial freedom.

A basement rental property is one of the best ways to cut down your mortgage payment and give you financial freedom and helps you get the experience of being a landlord-its house hacking without giving up too much of the luxury of owning your home....

It has given the freedom to make everyday a Saturday and spend time with my kids.