But because you have virtually unlimited freedom on leveraged funds - your only responsibility is paying back the principal + whatever interest you agreed to - the upside of RE is really difficult to beat compared to all alternatives. 

Flipping is a job, passive income provides freedom, which is why I now offer selling financing with 30% down vs one lump sum. 500- 700 a month x 20 , 30 40 homes, well....Great post 

Or better yet, the financial freedom versus net worth debate

Its destroying hotels, uber destroying cabs, goggles destroying newspapers> Bottom line freedom usually prevails and your home, buildings is yours, therefore laws side with owns more and more.  

Financial freedom is at your finger tips!! 

Achiving that truly does give you freedom because there's no effort involved in making that money come in.The other route is to be self employed.

It's definitely exciting starting out new and building my way to financial freedom!

I am very frustrated and was really counting on REI to get me out of the "Rat Race" as Kiyosaki talks about over and over again in his books and presentations.This overall experience has caused me a considerable amount of anxiety and made me add it to my long list of failed attempts to achieve the financial freedom I so desperately want.

Hey Philly Mike, I recognize you from Flip2 Freedom, and have listened to you on the podcasts.

Michigan's GOP-controlled House of Representatives has passed a sweeping "religious freedom" bill that could potentially lead to any of these outcomes.