What effective options are there for us to accomplish financial independence and passive income rapidly?

Not everyone is - the person may still want their money up front, say if they're selling in order to buy another place.You still need to evaluate the deal independent of any seller financing. 

The State CPA designation is normally restricted to the audit reports that you can issue. 

My goals are to become financially independent, to build wealth, but more importantly to be able to take more control of my life rather than being stuck doing a 9-5 job forever.

My Overall goal is to obtain enough passive income over the next 15 years to become financially independent.

Long answer for this question...Short notes:1. research2. legwork3. sourcing materials/vendors4. insurance audits on their properties5. tax protests yearly on their properties6. deal sourcing/partnering+ much more.

for a no money up front and make money.. instead of trying to hunt these deals down just get your license and be a leasing agent.. all the turn key companies will pay a leasing agent at least most will.One of my vendors in Indy that exactly how he manages the 1000 plus homes he manages.. every Tuesday about 5 to 7 independent agents who specialize in leasing show up for the meeting he hands out the vacant homes.. the landlord pays a leasing fee to him and he pays you the agent.. and many of these guys will make a couple grand a week doing this.. 

If you're going to go the turn key route, you need to vet your turn key company well.In general, the ones to avoid are the ones that: Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all properties

In my area, a licensed/insured Handyman is essentially a contractor that works independently.

I am looking to eventually venture out of my amazing state position to attempt to go forth as an Independent LCSW and venture into the field of real estate investing and trying to provide community development and financial education in the process.