Yes, it's true. No obligations and it's hard to achieve especially if you are the bread-winner of the family. You shoulder everything but yeah achievable but it will be a long road and has to build several income sources.
Stocks are also volatile so that could sway from 5 digits worth of dividends.
It's gotta be a dream come true, in what country you live OP? I think the lifestyle and cost of living there is too high.
Good luck OP with your journey, should you consider bitcoin IMO.
Words of wisdom (above), more specifically re: "Good luck OP with your journey, should you consider bitcoin IMO."

Hehe.
He asked stocks in a bitcoin forum so I think he's expecting answer like that.