Also, I plan on being financially independent before I turn 40.

(Not for long though)Another area would be to allow me to transition into independent work comfortably.

I was going to have the Electric, Plumbing and Drains, Heating System, and Roof all inspected by independent contractors in their fields. 

I would suggest talking to local, independent banks and building a relationship.

You will find a ton of useful information to help you with your foray into real estate investing.See here for the Guides: BP GuidesSee here for the FREE video series: The Financial Independence BlueprintSee here for the blog: The BiggerPockets BlogCheck out our local REIA, which is the New Orleans Real Estate Investors Association (NOREIA) and search MeetUp.com for local real estate investing meetups. 

Financial independence is different for everyone.

We do everything from Independence down to Grand View with a lot being in South Kansas City near the Cerner headquarters.

I would talk with your agent and maybe even another agent independently.

Page 4 of the pdf.https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018/18_568bk.pdfDoing Business – A taxpayer is doing business if it actively engages in any transaction for the purpose of financial or pecuniary gain or profit in California or if any of the following conditions are satisfied:The taxpayer is organized or commercially domiciled in California.The sales as defined in R&TC Section 25120(e) or (f), of the taxpayer in California, including sales by the taxpayer’s agents and independent contractors, exceed the lesser of $583,867 or 25% of the taxpayer’s total sales.The real property and tangible personal property of the taxpayer in California exceed the lesser of $58,387 or 25% of the taxpayer’s total real property and tangible personal property.The amount paid in California by the taxpayer for compensation, as defined in R&TC Section 25120(c), exceeds the lesser of $58,387 or 25% of the total compensation paid by the taxpayer.In determining the amount of the taxpayer’s sales, property, and payroll for doing business purposes, include the taxpayer’s pro rata share of amounts from partnerships and S corporations.

I'm 26 years old and have been financially independent from my parents for six years.