I have it in my primary and it is not maintenance free!

I started at 65, and have 6 properties now (if you don't count the forested lot next to my primary that I don't want to build on).  55 is young - wish I had started then!  

@Julie Meche Out of town iinvesting is good but there's a primary prerequsite for its success: you must have booths on ground, credible people to work with.I must advise that you must be very very careful....most of the people who claim to be turnkey providers are mere marketers......I am speaking from personal experience and so you will need to do your independent research to distil this.

The primary objective of a wholesaler is to work with the end buyer (usually investors) and negotiate a fair price for the owner's property "AS-IS".

The one primary drawback for me, would be the possibility of public speaking.

I have a friend that is looking to buy her first primary residence.

I indicated that we should and would consult with a RE attorney, he makes an appointment without me and in which the attorney wanted the certificates.Well, in summary the 2 primary ( real moneymakers) were redeemed within 1 week of purchase.  

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/74512-legal-repercussions-of-renting-your-primary-residence

A friend of mine owns a condo that is his primary residence.  

My primary residence in northern VA is under contract now and the buyer's financing and appraisal contingency will expire by 9pm of 6/30/15.