Retire on real estate : building rental income for a safe and secure retirement / K. Kai Anderson.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-237) and index.

Why the "nest egg" idea is seriously cracked -- It was never meant to be this way -- A brief, fascinating history of retirement options & the current landscape -- Very real threats to a very fragile egg -- Running out of money, risk, & fees -- Why you need a "chicken" -- The risks and rewards of rental property -- Setting yourself up for success -- Prepare the nest -- Rethinking money, debt, assets & liabilities -- The primary and ultimate goals -- Setting the goal that is right for you -- Why did the chicken cross the road? -- It's all about goals! -- (the chicken) -- How to protect your retirement dreams with real estate -- Borrow a chicken -- Ways to make money in real estate without actually owning property -- Own a chicken -- The many ways to get your rental property -- Hatching your plan -- Strategies for every age & level of resources -- Achieving the ultimate goal -- Do the chicken dance! -- Final words -- Our story -- Acknowledgements -- References -- .