The decision is a no brainer unless you are a social worker operating your business as a charity.

I've been providing marketing flyers which I pay for, creating social media events (with no RSVPs), posting on Craigslist, sticking signs, etc. 

Oh the irony I see in marketing so oftenYou can buy real estate agent email lists or attract them through social media.

And as I'm sure you understand, his wife's family back in Europe isn't helping much.What the wife doesn't understand is that residential housing is her husband's BUSINESS, not his EXPRESSION OF SOCIAL STATUS.

I actually try to stay away from many forums of social media (looks like I pretty much only use LinkedIn and BP now), but I would love to BS through BP or via telephone one day, if you're available!

That I should start calculating how much I will need during my retirement and a company pension plan or Social Security cannot be my sole source of retirement income.

Same thing with Social Security Disability, that's already an assistance program.

(Obviously MLS, Yard sign - but how about single-property website, text for information, open house events, paid social media advertising, home warranty, bonus for buyer's agent with an offer before [target date], etc.) 6.

The idea you need to spend money on a CRM or mailing/social media campaign or fancy ads in order to "accelerate your business" is a falsehood perpetuated by the same institutions that sell such gimmicks.  

But with so many boomers retiring, they will both enjoy the proceeds from the sale of their houses to facing a declining income from pensions and Social Security.