Regionals will be mostly in place as mentors and supervisors, because the main investor's idea is to receive little-to-no phone calls once this is established and running well--it's a fun retirement plan and a personal goal.Here's where I would like to reach out to BP: Does anyone have anything similar to this?

They don't just jump up and grab you, but it's a fair bet that active investors in your area know people with retirement accounts who are looking for safer investments and less volatility than the stock market.Network with other investors.

Is the family member looking to retire?

One of my goals has been early retirement. 2 of the rentals I own are going to help achieve that goal.

I am embarking on my final five years to retirement and looking to purchase a few properties.

Are you retired or want to retire?

For someone 10 years from retirement, making lots of money looking for cash flow during retirement it might not be the best approach.

A couple of my law partners and I are looking to expand our investments from traditional retirement type funds in 401k/ira into the real estate space.

I am embarking on my final five years to retirement and looking to purchase a few properties.  

If you don't want to do what they hired you to do, find a retired broker that still has their license and see if you can hang your license with them, then pay what it costs for them to join the Board and MLS.