I have scaled teams from 2 to 1200 team members, developed leaders, managed businesses and financials, and more.

I am looking for the passive income and financial freedom. 

No unregistered vehicles and no vehicle repair on property is in the lease (although I wouldn't have a problem with emergency battery and tire situations, I prefer they don't change the oil on the property. 

What are your favorite real estate/frugality/financial independence strategies?

I have not house-hacked, so take this with a grain of salt, but I am thinking about it from the financial perspective, and it's analogous to owning a two- or three-family house, where you live in one of the units and rent out the others.  

So its sell the sizzle do the Amway you deserve to be financially independent of course you want to do this so you can spend more time with the kids  U know the elevator pitch.

don't start with a flipstart with a house hackhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1173853-3rd-h...talk to a CPA about the tax situation

Recommendation would be to have a professional look over your situation. 

How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.

During my first calls, I ran my current situation through them and sent them the inspection report with pictures, asking for their feedback on the rent and possible repairs.