Let that health care system abuse and use you haha.On a side note for something to consider.

@Craig Curelop We are willing to sacrifice a little now for the gain of financial freedom later.

Do I absolutely need to pay zero dollars for all my expenses to "successfully" house hack or can I still pay a portion of my mortgage to be on my way to freedom?

If I could do it all over again I would do exactly what you are doing...but soon I am hoping through enough investments and research I can leave the W2 world and enjoy the financial freedom of REI.Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions!

I work as a paramedic in the bay area and I can see why you want to retire from health care early.

I want to be able to take care of my family and eventually be able to get to a point where I can give a significant amount to communities and charities that I care for.I am completely new to all of the strategies that a RE Investor can use in order to gain full financial freedom but I am interested in learning about any and all that I can practice while still performing my W-2 job at the highest level.

I want the freedom to be lazy if that makes, to add a paradox i'm willing to work INSANELY hard to get that haha.That said My brother Chris Vasquez, fellow active duty Navy, based in Charleston is in the same mind set.

The proud part was short lived for me after I was introduced to BP.com and quickly realized we should’ve house hacked our way to financial freedom using my VA loan.

@Scott Hibbert - Set for Life by Scott Trench is a great guideline toward financial freedom. 

My overall goal is to reach financial freedom by the time I am 30 through real estate.