This property we were targeting a couple, retiree, single business professional.

As a homeowner turned renter and retiree from another state, I had assets (savings account balance) to prove my capacity to pay the rent for a year and a good credit score to prove my character of paying my bills on time.

If you utilize seller financing, you can sometimes get the seller on board because they get their sales price and you get favorable loan terms2)  They don't need the cash right now (retiree, empty nester) and are financially astute enough to see how collecting interest for 5-10 years on their note can be very profitable.Which argument works completely depends on what the seller needs.   

Phoenix is obviously going to be leading the charge on that.The main population segments moving here are going to be:1) Retirees from colder states (Florida #1 destination, Arizona #2) Over 10,000 people turn 65 every day.2) Younger Generations from California (mostly from SoCal - Median home price is double Phoenix's)The main thing that'll keep the ball rolling is young families from more expensive markets like California.

Lot's of cold belt state retirees are flocking to GA,FL,TX as well.First you need to decide your goals and price point.

I am devising ways to re-purpose retail, warehouse, industrial,etc properties as the wave of retirees grows.  

Nice to see a retiree on here for a change!

Williams, a 69-year-old retiree, lives on a fixed income and doesn’t have much financial wiggle room.

I'm an early retiree from the technology industry starting to dabble in real estate north of Boston. 

We’re getting More and more retirees from California and New York, yes I think they are “wrecking” Vegas, but mostly with their “we need more laws and taxes” attitude than anything else.