I am 74 female, been managing a duplex for yrs without too much difficulty but tired of it - have vacancy coming and several repairs required. 

You may have to pay an agent to make all these lowball offers, otherwise they may get tired of you wasting their time.3) What can you do to your current house to generate cashflow now or more in the future:- Finish the basement as a separate unit? 

Not only do they lose the retirement balance, but also they incur a 10% premature withdrawal penalty.  

I would kick the tires because it seems like it could be great.Thank you so much for the response I agree with everything you said here.

People are tired, starving, brain washed and I can see they're getting into that BS.

You can take a distribution from the IRA, pay the taxes (plus penalties for premature distributions), and then use the funds as you see fit.

I am tired of the guru circuit. 

It was previously listed for-sale and for-rent when i got tired of the short-term rental model hassles and fees.

Loved the Brokers, got tired of the boards.Board members NEED training when they get elected.

You won't be getting access to these if you are a tire kicker, so having some actual purchases under your belt will show you are serious.