It is more of a slow and steady approach

Looking forward to seeing the replies and learning how to progress from here.

Hope the syndication business progress is going well, and interested in hearing about more!

Hi All,Newbie here. 55 yr old planning to retire in 2 years, learning about real estate investing in order to have a source of steady inflation-proof cashflow (in addition to stock dividends) prior to taking social security at age 70 - so I don't need to sell stock investments.

Being first to the list agent is sometimes useful (more so a few years ago than today, but first never hurts) being first immediately after a price reduction or a change in list status from pending to active is yet another.For me, pursuing million dollar plus properties was two fold, one, it was a natural progression for me and the next step in the ladder for my business and two, I saw the market was starting to change in late 2011 in that properties we're becoming more difficult to find (good deals), competition was increasing as more all cash transactions were taking place, and I knew that my strategy of using my relationships with top REO brokers and asset managers who were giving me deals BEFORE they ever hitter MLS would not last much longer, thus, I had to play the numbers game on the MLS like everybody else (or direct market).

I myself have progressed through BP and local REAs.

Personally, I am looking to invest in C and B properties in the path of progress, and transition/rehab those properties into B+ rentals. 

I just moved to Cincy about 6 months ago, and from what I've learned the city is actively progressing with a lot of variation in properties and neighborhoods so I expect you will be able to find opportunities that fit your investment strategy.

Anyway here's the restoration in progress: Had to do some bodywork on the Subzero.

The desired outcome is to turn-around some of the neighborhoods that have been on a steady decline for years.