I'll reiterate that at this stage I'm not yet ready to jump on any one property, this is purely an educational exercise for me.

I know that a few 4-star reviews are a result of pure randomness. 

The claim of all their family members getting sick and that they experience  symptoms the moment they step in the house and they can feel it in the air is pure bs. 

I personally think this deal sounds great (going purely from the numbers) because you have a real value add opportunity if you are buying on actuals. 

Pure and simple, the real deal, no hype.

It will probably take me about 5 years to get my money back, but after that it's all pure profit.

That is BS pure and simple.

Yes, like many have said everything is partly speculative but flipping(rehabbing) is not pure speculative, nor 70% or whatever was stated.Speculation:(Encarta dictionary)1. opinion based on incomplete information: a conclusion, theory, or opinion based on incomplete facts or information 2. reasoning based on incomplete information: reasoning based on incomplete facts or informationmere speculation 3. risky transaction: a financial transaction that involves risk, but is potentially profitablea failed speculation on a dot-com 4. making of risky transactions: the practice of engaging in financial transactions that are risky, but potentially profitableThe later two is the better of the four definitions, in this instance rentals and flips have the same amount of speculative nature.

hello everyone, i must say to all thanks for your honest opinions. after taking a serious look at my post for needing a mentor i guess i have to say i agree with all of you.theres just to much of me wanting something, but not willing to give in return (i honestly didn't know my post would come across like this, honestly)but anyway i guess the real reason why i needed a mentor was because i was just to scared to do it alone, but now i'm no longer scared so the whole need a mentor before i get started thing is no longer an issue. plus i've been building my team (like: lawyer, CPA, brokers, mortgage brokers and etc) and there all sort of like specialized mentors/advisor's anyway (and we all benefit from working with each other) plus i found out you have to find joy and happiness in the unknown, another words you have to enjoy the journey not just your final destination (your end dream), this will allow you to get out there and just learn as you go in anything you do.

You may even detect a bit of sarcasm between the words; though it is meant purely and seriously.If it is a hobby, you may approach it cavalierly.