Depends on what you mean by tools.

Tip: We live in the Internet Age now.

My first Freelance project was in 1979 + I've been Freelancing ever since.

Best to only buy tools out of profits.

You can always find some client somewhere who will pay for your education + tools.

If you get stumped about how to do this, book calls with other Clarity Freelancers + ask how they arrange their tool investments.