I have people in my life that remind me that real estate is a vehicle that can lead to financial freedom which I believe is my true goal when it comes to real estate.

RE has given us great cash flow and freedom.

Here's a recent podcast we did talking about this topic as it relates to the pursuit of financial freedom.

The extra money from job 1 can buy you properties quicker which gets you to financial freedom quicker.But, in the end, I’d make the decision on which job you enjoy more day to day.  

Another regular contributor is Ben Leybovich and he offers his Cash Flow Freedom university for a low price. 

In Conway, North Conway, Bartlett, Madison, and Freedom there are discussions occurring about short-term regulation. 

I have four children and I want to have financial freedom.

That being said, I would attempt to BRRRR a condo, with a 3.5-5% FHA loan, house-hack for 2 years so that I have the freedom to sell and avoid short term capital gains tax if desired, or hold and 1031 down the road.Originally, I was not keen on the idea of a condo, due to:1) HOA complexities and fees 2) the challenge of achieving cash flow that breaks even or nets positive (my expectation at this point is that I would not be breaking even)    - I am not ecstatic about this idea because I feel like I could be saving that additional capital for a next investment.However, I see it as an equity building + appreciation play, where in the worst case situation (say a market downturn), I could rent the condo out, given it is in an area where rent demand will be stable, and then choose to sell/exchange when the market has recovered.I know investing out of state is an option, but specifically here I am trying to answer the question, how can I invest in San Diego? 

If I choose to buy their homes I have the freedom to treat them as flips, assignments, or buy and holds.  

It is apparent that the motivator in real estate investing is gaining financial freedom.