Rather, the plan is acquiring real estate as a means to diversify the plan's holdings and better protect and grow your tax-sheltered retirement savings. 

I'm retired military, do some DD on the side, so having time isn't an issue.

For example, I'm a huge fan of Rent to Retirement and I know they operate in Kansas City.

Although starting at a younger age, I see no better time then than the present to learn and gain leverage into my first deal.My drive to getting into real-estate investing is to focus on my family of the future, create time to travel and to avoid wasted time and stress thinking about how many hours I may need to work before successfully retiring.

My primary focus is accumulate rental property over time for passive income growth and earlier retirement (I'm in my 30s)2 questions:1.

My primary focus is accumulate rental property over time for passive income growth and earlier retirement (I'm in my 30s)2 questions:1.

I'd keep what you need liquid, and invest the rest in something safe and stable enough to be able to use within your desired timeline.

Microwave - it's easy to make short term profits in a bull market and have done well with this.Crock pot - My LTR'S have allowed me to retire from the rat race.

However, the idea of investing the money in a stable dividend yielding stock is an interesting idea.Where would you guys invest it?

He is about to retire.