My Why was Financial Independence to Retire Early to spend more time with family and friends.  

Mike,Take a look at the penalties for making an honest mistake with a retirement account. 

My retirement funds increased about $500K from 2001 to now, and would have regardless of who was in office.

But that's what you can do after retirement after more than 30 years of this stuff.

If someone has had 40+ years to prepare for their retirement, and they didn't, they might not get to retire.

Social Security is a complete joke, make people plan for their own retirement.

Teacher in Albany retires @ 59 after 37YRSFinal salary is $89,000 and will receive 70.5%of their final salary =$62,745.Also, will owe ZERO in state or local income taxes.Teacher in Yonkers retires @ 59 after 37 yrs WITH a masters degree=$110,000Will get 70% or $78,255What does a Military person with 37 years receive in retires today?

You could sell the property and use take the proceeds flip more properties to invest in larger long term deals or just keep compounding the cash until you're ready to retire and then buy larger deals or invest in others deals.

@Scott RoelofsA cost seg study is a great strategy to reduce your immediate tax liability currently, especially if you are in a position where you are likely earning more income now than you will be years down the road say in a partial retirement setting. 

North-Easterners see it as a cheap retirement destination, while its existing natives are sick of the housing crisis and are looking to retire somewhere more affordable.