I was thinking to just to drop it a little at a time to get back on the "hot list" for agents.

This is why I can't stand residential.There tends to be a bunch of scummy people on both sides of the coin buyers, sellers, agents are trying to make a buck at any cost.There are of course some good people in all categories it's just the barrier to entry to buy something is low for buyers and licensing is low for agents.

All of my monies, for the last 40 years have been going in investments, and now, I am seeing the fruits of my labors come into  view.

There is no question that BP is a nice place to expand one's contacts, cultivate new relationships that will bear fruit in whatever activity RE related one is seeking.And also what I really like is people are not afraid to ask the tough questions from those that post.So 10 months 2300 posts or so...

but have met a bunch of other great folks. and those relationships are now germinating and producing fruit..!!!

This may work now and then but long term it is a lot of tail chasing and not a fruitful way to find deals.

If you need any referrals for agents, title, or escrow, feel free to ask.Good luck!

My family who have been in RE for ages tell me the same thing.

Sure, if you enjoy managing 300 doors and that leads you to have a $30K/month income, then by all means do it and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 

The plaintiffs will go for the low-hanging fruit--the policy.