I learned long ago that wealth and financial freedom is not the same thing as rich. I

After reading “Think and Grow Rich” I became very interested in the potential of a mastermind group.

@Ami Sapir : I forgot to mention that my definition of being rich is very narrow and simplistic : A rich person is one who can afford the lifestyle he enjoys without having to work for it.

So I've been watching Grant Cardone TV for a while and I know that he's a little smug and cocky and likes to talk about his money (but who wouldn't be if they were rich).I watched a video about him talking about how to start investing in Real Estate and he gave the 3 following tips:1) Never rely on one thing of anythingDon't buy single-family homes because if that one source of income runs out, for example, your tenant moves out, you're left with a liability; your source of income is now an upkeep where you're losing money2) Don’t buy based on your budget I may be interpreting this wrong but you shouldn't buy a small house because you have a small budget.

I just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and I'm starting on Think and Grow Rich. I

Rich is correct, I don't know that there's a huge difference in any of them except how the company is run.

Full time private property management isn't something I think will make me rich, I think there are a lot of headaches and it isn't worth it, but in your case I think if it will help acquire the portfolio it's worth it.  

@Lionel Li Very nice to see another accountant living in a high COL area aspiring to be a REI. 

My name is Richie Choy, I'm a software developer in Atlanta, GA.

@Lionel Li I self manage and it's worked out good so far.