Do you believe the xyz amount per house in rental income multiplied by 50 will be your early retirement? 

Not trying to make myself a new job, just want to be able to have the stability and retirement option.

Prices have gone up too much post divorce and she can’t afford to buy back in now retired. 

I’m considering purchasing a rental property or two in the Dallas area to use as a STR revenue generator and get my feet wet for some passive income before I retire.

You can get to hike, enjoy the beach, and horseback ride anytime you want once you have enough cashflow to retire.

Wholesaling might work if you find the right buyer who sees the long-term rental potential, but you're not likely to see significant gains quickly with the numbers you’ve shared.Given that you're cash-flowing well and have a stable tenant through August 2025, holding the property while pulling out equity to pursue other deals sounds like a strong move.

Here are a few:Pros: -Reliable rent paid every month-Stable tenants that typically stay in the unit for a long time-Purchase prices are typically lower so easier barrier to entryCons:-Getting the files onboarded and processed is very tedious.  

Not to mention, may have some off-market buy potentials via one they currently manage that owner is looking to retire out of. 

That is what our team at Rent to Retirement has been helping investors to do for a decade now with BP.

Some neighborhoods might offer better returns or be more stable than others, so local insights can be super helpful.