While simultaneously building our real estate portfolio so that my brother and I can be financially free and give our families the time they truly deserve. 

Here's a sample of fine print:“Borrower shall occupy, establish, and use the Property as Borrower’s principal residence within 60 days after the execution of this Security Instrument and shall continue to occupy the Property as Borrower’s principal residence for at least one year after the date of occupancy, unless Lender otherwise agrees in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, or unless extenuating circumstances exist which are beyond Borrower’s control.”Different lenders have different "fine print" statements that may be more grey and confusing.

Besides my full time job as an Electrical Engineer I want to build a long time portfolio for financial freedom and satisfying my entrepreneurial soul.

I don't want to buy on speculation that these circumstances will continue, but it's a stable market and I see no downward forces in the near future.So is it a good move or a stupid buy?

I want to get into Real Estate to ultimately achieve financial freedom but am overwhelmed at the idea of where to start. 

However, I’m having trouble finding how to allocate my money to build a financial base while making a move towards buying my first investment property.I’m newly debt free with 10k in savings and able to save 50% of my income.

I have recently witnessed some people around me that I look up to have financial troubles in fields/jobs that should be “secure.”

Hi John,It's not always the case the bigger is better, but I think it is in this circumstance (with a few caveats).  

The added fees, and compliance regulations have almost eliminated small independent investors, and financial institutions from doing mortgages, and in return have actually created worse situations for many consumers.

Seems to me someone living under such circumstance should have notified the PM, and if so, you may get after them for moving expense, and even damages to your property.