Found this deal through the forums here as well as independent research through stats kept by National Park Service.

In our experience, the key is going to be to use an independent agent. 

They are not allowed under Texas Law to work independently. 

Its much more than financial independence, and hitting a certain number. 

I would love to room with like minded people that want to be financially independent.

Current situation:$70k in debt (50k low interest student loans, $20k credit card)Married, no kids, living at in-laws rent-free but very quickly going crazyMake about $150k pretax, 90k post tax. $30k in liquid savingsL...

I am a newbie investor, out in Denver, CO, going for financial independence and building legacy for my nephews I have one of my CORE FOUR, a real estate agent I like and doing a land deal with !

If your answer to the above (3) are no, go talk to your local Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) for advice and LEARNING. https://www.score.org/And explore (communicate with by phone) with Autobody Franchises that will train you how to be an owner, vs. just giving you a system.Taking over an existing business from a retiring owner might be your best shot, providing he will let you work there 6 to 9 months along side him and show you how that particular business runs.To explore this make a list of every independent body shop in your area and over the next 6 months on your day off go visit them and tell them what you want to do.

This way another buyer comes along they have the choice to match the similar or better offer otherwise they lose the chance to buy the property.Additionally have earnest money held by an independent party with the transaction and have built in escalators for more and more non-refundable money each time they go to extend the contract.

If your partner is independent, of course that is acceptableAgain, depending on your agreement with your broker, you can just back out the commission.