It's our long term retirement program as well.

I'm self employed in the IT field, I'm looking at this as a retirement plan.Even if I just break even each month, I see it as paying for the house and contributing to my retirement savings.I believe in the concept.

I have inherited 2 of my grandkids this year and it has changed my visions of an early retirement.

if there is income -- you can get USDA ( business loan ) -- pretend that you will a farmer for few years -- OR have seller get loan on that portion of farm acres -- and give to you to fix up the house and pay up back taxes -- meanwhile have your current house on market for sale -- now go buy that fixed up house and move in -- then --if you wish, divide the land in several small parcels and sell at some profit and pay off the loan -- keep 30 -50 acres FREE and Clear for your future -- Retirement income -- you can lease one or two acres parcel to local people to grow their own vegetables --You are No Longer a Farmer.

Unsatisfied with my corporate lifestyle, I have chosen real estate as the vehicle to carry me to something greater, and retire my parents.

Great to settle in, in fact retirement in this city is very popular.

It may appear to clients that she is retiring from the business and you are stepping up as manager, then owner after they are comfortable with dealing with you.

Due to the complexities in filing tax returns for real estate inside a retirement account, I would suggest using a tax preparer (at least for the first year) who has a comprehensive understanding of these type of investments.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/retirement-gamble/Amazing what a difference the 2% fee average fund fee makes over a lifetime.

As a consequence I am now focused on investing to create long-term value and, if possible, trying to retire early or at least transition from working for a big company to working for myself.