*2 bedrooms vs. 3 bedrooms*1 bathroom vs. 2 bathrooms*yard size/porch area*no garage vs. 1 car garage vs. 2 car garageMy demographics:Ocala is full of older people, lots of people retire here.

He is retired and this started as a hobby, but has become lucrative for him.

For the last 18 months or so I have been essentially full time real estate and or retired depending on who you talk to.

Become a trained, registered gun owner is one option.Another is to have a security system and signs posted outside warning would-be thieves.Another is to treat your business like a business and have a safe where you keep such valuables and always lock it before retiring for the night.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

I destroyed 10 of them.. and kept only the 4 best one's that each has retired older folks in them..

@Dmitriy Fomichenko, I would appreciate your input on these, thx.Jeff, IRA and 401k are two distinct retirement plans.

I've heard this is a great way to expedite the growth of your retirement account but I'm wondering how to technically do this?

Just remember not to commingle your personal finances with your retirement account.

@Chris TorbertTo learn about the prohibited transaction rules, visit the following IRS links.https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-prohibited-transactionshttps://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plan-investments-faqs

Retired now, but I used to sell over 100 props every year-- very busy, very fun.Hang in there, ditch the realtor, put up GREAT PROFESSIONAL SIGNS and literature boxesNEVER EVER GO PAST A MONTH without rent!!