But for years this has been a very popular strategy for investors wishing to acquire a potential primary residence for retirement in a vacation rental type area.

My goal is to retire from the insurance industry by 56 and managed my portfolio of properties.

I'm now 47 and looking to add to any retirement that I have built up and hopfully have some invesment properties behind me for a solid retirement. 

Most of my tenants are 50+ and on a fixed budget or retirement funds, very easy to manage and happy to be there.The Yucca valley market has some very favorable returns but one thing coming down the pipeline that is going to be a cash flow killer is the sewer infrastructure and the deal that was forced upon Yucca Valley by the State Water Board.  

Here's some more for you:-The Pitch-Unfair Advantage -Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and it's All Small Stuff-Retire Young, Retire Rich-How to Win Friends and Influence People-Why We Want You to be Rich -Outwitting the DevilEnjoy!

A simple example is below.Destination (Frame what you want): I want to have $20,000 a month (adjust for inflation) in passive income per month to replace my income when I retire at 62.

I'm just not real sure what to expect from a company that will "manage" the account for me and possibly help with suggestions on investment choices.Anybody currently have a self-directed retirement plan of some sort that you could share some insight on?

I am recently retired from a career in clinical laboratory testing.

My profile is incomplete but I'm a journalist hoping to retire in 4 years or less by investing in real estate. 

I have invested countless hours into deciding my goals and figuring out my real purpose for making REI my career -- retiring my parents.