yes folks that live in the mountains are usually retired from silicon valley

Can you take the small profit which may qualify as "tax free" and invest in properties on the mainland, or in a retirement account.

Retired Air Force (20 years) and currently a Program Mananger for Boeing Intelligence & Analysis in Maryland. 

We all hope to retire some day, and we're better off working toward that goal together.If anyone wants to connect, grab coffee, discuss JVs, etc - feel free to reach out. 

Plus with an HOA you will likely have retired board members who have nothing better to do but make sure everyone is complying with their rules.

I have never heard of anyone who retired early by putting their money in CDs- which may be the worst investment there is.

It is impossible not to increase your bottom line with thousands of "Baby Boomers" going into retirement in communities nationwide who will be needing service enriched housing but,  still wanting to avoid institutional settings.Converting some houses into home like personal care can be tricky.   

@Julia Trudeau,Virtually any retirement account can be self-directed.

Imagine if you buy just 1 property every 5 years, by the time your ready to retire thsi is life changing money.

For example if one was close to retirement they may find themselves in a much lower tax bracket.