Alternatively, you could save up enough to have someone else put in the sweat for you (time vs. money).I hope this helps.

I wouldn't rely on that alone to make your decision.What would you recommend as an alternative source to fact check their listings? 

I thought for an alternative solution and started searching online for storage units and came across a couple of self-storage units.

However, I believe Stessa is a great alternative and it is very user friendly for buy and hold investors, more importantly, it is FREE!

Any advice on my plan or other alternatives to reach the goal of financial freedom quicker?

Alternative recommendations welcome.

It is a bit risky, but I had the cash to back it up at that point but was unable to get a large enough business loan so this was a good alternative. 

Or we also did a 3x6 Subway alternating with 6x6 square in my kids bathroom. 

Alternatively I can just put my cash into more passive investments and go back to work, but I think if I started working again I wouldn't be able to give a foray into real estate the attention needed to be particularly successful.

@Nicky ReaderThank you for the alternative perspective.