It is the worlds financial capital and even withstood the shocks of the 911 attacks.

While looking into how I can actually accomplish this, I realized that I need to be able to have the time to truly commit to it and therefore I need to achieve financial freedom so that I don't have to work a full time job.

Go all out and play the risk game alongside others who have a low cost portfolio to keep them afloat if disaster strikes?

Both are great resources for learning more about financial independence, cutting costs, and other little life hacks you can implement pretty easily to save more.

In order to make this work financially, I need the homes to be built (vertical construction) for a maximum average of $80,000 per unit (between $100-110 psqft).

I discovered BiggerPockets while researching a novel I'm currently writing in which the main character is pursuing financial independence.

Additions can take many months, and your financial situation might not inspire confidence in other investors to partner.

Once you are satisfied that you have a solid understanding of the financials make an offer at one or 2% above your local cap rate with all of the typical contingencies.Hope it works out for you!

It makes the financial obligation of moving into a new unit seem less burdensome. 

Our biggest hurdle is the financing aspect of it and we both know a couple of people locally who may be able to help, BUT we are wanting to start learning as much as possible to turning this idea into a future career as we both like the idea of employment independence as well as financial independence.