I don't know the actual numbers, for I'll estimate that for ever 20 people who contact me about a property, I'll show it once.

Valles:  It took me forever to wrack my brain and do a keyword search of the web for their site. 

I wouldn't really consider Medford on the rise---Tufts has been there forever, and there hasn't been any big shift in population or economic growth from what I'm aware of..But would be interested in hearing your perspective on Malden.

They can be bought for about $70 each with lights and they last forever.  

Love owning and running my own business and making customers happy but it is is hard labor and don't see myself doing this forever .

There are still deals to be had, it just takes forever to find them.  

We can do this while also living in a decent primary residence with some acreage and a man- cave for half the price of the 600K sardine can we rent now.You asked for advice I 'll give you a bit more- Avoid having kids as long as you can and if your GF is on board with your RE dreams, keep her forever(put a ring on it).

You will also generate some cash flow that will last forever, to combine with your retirement funds.

Talk about not having to worry about money anymore at that point...Yeah, I haven't had a real job in forever.  

It also means you should probably consider having gross cash flow of at least triple your living expenses.Problem I see with most people who want to do this is that they grossly underestimate their own costs of living and expenses related to their rentals, and grossly overestimate the cash flow they can reliably count on from their investments.Of course, you can always go back to W2 work if it doesn't work out, so nothing is forever, and the more disposable your W2 job is, the easier it is to make this jump.