My goal is to reach financial freedom as quick as possible. Which would be done by using the cashflow from RE properties. I am trying to figure out if I should also max out my own personal Roth IRA in the S&P or j...

Literally everyone is a RE coach or some type of finance expert (typically buying stocks/index funds some crypto) and they talk on and on about "contact me about how to be successful and free from your W2 job.

Examples of common objections include needing to discuss with a spouse, feeling it's not the right time, uncertainty about the location, or having funds tied up in other investments like a 401K, 1031 exchange, or the stock market.

I ask because it seems like you have two clear choices - Either finish the rehab and sell potentially at a loss, or hold the property while renting it out so you can hopefully benefit from gradual appreciation and using the rent to help make any principle paydowns on any loans you may have. 

Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance3.

Buy a dividend stock.

If you like your gig and making money from it.Real Estate is first purchased as an investment.Any potential tax decrease is a plus.Comparing real estate with other investment types such as stocks / bonds, real estate will likely get you the best after tax return.

Especially if it an odd sized door that Home Depot or Lowe's doesn't carry in stock and requires a special order.

He was hungry enough to take the time to understand my frustrations with agents under the covey principle of: Seek First to Understand, then to be understood.

The advantage is that you can trade stocks and write the check to make the investment from the same account.