Obviously borrowing against the retirement to invest in real estate is better than using it for vacation.

Sounds like your in at the ripe age to retire early.

You can't retire on one deal, and they might bring you 20 more like it over the next couple years.

Dear Heathen,I was a professional photographer for 20 years, now an elementary school teacher (retiring to devote more time to R.E. investing).

You need to think about your retirement.'---- best thing she could have said to me as it motivates me during tough times when I think back.

Basing my retirement on a fluctuating 401(k) would be perceived as much more risky than buying any commodity.

Property doesn't really need any repairs as he's kept it in good shape and is simply tired of being a landlord he says and is ready to retire.

My hope is that the building could provide a decent income after I retire, which is probably another 12 or so years off.

Dave where would you retire to?

Third, I want to set up a solid foundation for my future, so I can do things i want to do such as travel, retire early, etc.My goal in real estate right now for the short term is just to educate myself.