I know three rentals may not seem like much, but over time it is my goal to help my parents retire early by seeking out potential properties that generate both cash flow and appreciation.Although I am not financially independent, as I am joining both my parents in real estate, I am doing most of the "leg" work for building our portfolio.

However the more I read, watch videos, listen to podcasts, and browse the forums I'm feeling my independence grow and the fear subsiding.

If you think that investing in $30k SFRs that rent for $450 is the path to wealth and financial independence, then start out by buying 1 all cash ... self manage it for a year.

It allows people quick access to info that used to take time to collect from independent sources (Registrar of Deeds, Craigslist, Police Reports...) 

Get the cost of improvements and repairs evaluated by an independent contractors.

i like our small independent hardware store for odd ball items. 

Tired of that....My wife has been in real estate for years and she and I are looking to build a family business together and change the paradigm of how we view retirement and financial Independence, and bring this education and experience to our kids.Hope everyone is having a fantastic time in your life journey, and looking forward to connecting!

They all need to qualify independently otherwise you will be the landlord getting excuses from two tenants that can no longer afford the rent.Each must be able to afford the rent, which will be highly unlikely, and you need to be able to collect when they stop paying.Three friends in a SFH is a high risk for a landlord since it rarely works out.

Our goals, like many, are to become financially independent of our 9-5 jobs.

KW, generally from the man at the top, Gary Keller, follows a phyllosopghy of treating an "agent" like the independent contractors that we are.