Unless both of these conditions are met, you will not have the financial freedom you want.Inflation is where future appreciation and rent growth come into play.

If you know the area/s and property types you invest in here like the back of your hand with all their intricacies there's a ton of opportunity to make great money and build a portfolio that can give you financial freedom sooner rather than later if you put effort into it.

Freedom Property Group and LREI are my go two currently. 

These compact dwellings offer more than just reduced square footage; they encapsulate a lifestyle centered around minimalism, freedom, and a reduced carbon footprint.

That'll also give you more time to focus on acquiring more units and achieving financial freedom. 

But even there, I would have difficulty locking my money up into something that restricts my freedom with it. 

Freedom of Information.  

Shortly after my first search on my quest of financial freedom, the internet introduced me to Rob Kyosaki who then introduced me to Ken McElroy and other rich dad advisors.

The first choice I often call “The Ultimate Freedom.”

Each house in between is a step towards financial freedom.