I guess there is no way to answer this questions, as there are too many shades of freelancers. But, why would you want to work as a freelancer if you have financial independence? Customers aren't much better then a boss, sometimes they can be worse. Why don't you work on your own projects?
However:
> What is the market for remote freelancers from outside US (I'm in Europe)
It is hard as you are in competition to the whole world and their salary levels. Without a good customer base or network you will struggle.
> ideally a month or two at most), bang it out and then relax for a while.
Forget this. You will be searching for customer, not the customers for you.
However: > What is the market for remote freelancers from outside US (I'm in Europe)
It is hard as you are in competition to the whole world and their salary levels. Without a good customer base or network you will struggle.
> ideally a month or two at most), bang it out and then relax for a while.
Forget this. You will be searching for customer, not the customers for you.