My wife of 25 year and I would like to have financial freedom and a nice retirement.

Yet don't look at cap rates only, look at upside value potential, that is if of course if your strategy is fix it up, hold it up, refinance the beast then sell.I am not in position to provide any advice in real estate investments (since i didn't succeed yet, but i can provide my freedom goal and my point of view). 

I followed this up with listening to the Podcast (which I started all the way at episode 1) and by reading other titles written by Brandon and BiggerPockets Publishing.I am primarily interested in buy and hold properties as my long term goal is financial freedom through passive income so I can enjoy with my life with my wonderful wife, and our soon to be baby girl.

I think you will leave the conference feeling more inspired and motivated towards your goal of financial freedom.

@Shiloh Lundahl secured passive income because it gives me the freedom to save while pursuing other streams of income i deas and travel.

We would like the freedom to work per diem, parent, pursue passion projects/community service, be able to assist with aging parents, and travel.

I just want to do something I like that gives me the freedom from a 9 to 5 everyday BS.Thank you ... 

Ultimate goal is similar to many...to reach financial freedom and generate enough cash flow so my husband can leave his W2. 

The archetype being a young guy (25-35) tired of the 9-5 and wanting to achieve financial freedom.

Hello @Andreas Mueller,I propose the following method to narrow the number of cities to consider based on the goal of financial freedom.Financial freedom is more than just replacing your existing income.