@Kiley Marvin Great work, looks like a solid long-term investment with a variety of options to maximize cash flow.

And I've experienced a variety of different PM companies.

Many people F this up, I did as well. 3) TEAM - build your "starter team" which really only includes contractor and property manager.4) MARKETING - create a predictable flow of new opportunities (deals to make offers on)This can be from a variety of sources, and it hinges upon picking a good market to begin with.

My team sources our properties in the Philly area through a wide variety of different sources but most end up being FSBO off market.

Interesting the variety of prices in such close proximity.

There are a variety of options to investing and one that I am a huge proponent of as a first-time investor is house-hacking.

They are the perfect example of working hard all their lives, saving what they could, and hoping what they saved will carry them through (philosophy of the 'poor dad' if you will).I have a few thoughts, but this is a savvy, intelligent forum of investors with a variety of specialty areas so I would love to hear some creative ideas of how they could generate some additional income throughout their retirement years. 

Invest in a variety of marketsInvesting outside of where you live is one of the best ways to source great deals.

There is a lot of variety in the market and each suburb is unique.

Sometimes direct buyers can offer the best pricing, but other times a broker can because they have access to a variety of buyers and your asset might be just what they are looking for.I hope this helps.