It's still a gamble.

Many call appreciation plays gambling or the like.

Think about what they want for amenities, characteristics, price, parking, transportation, pets and what is currently offered. 

Do you think we're taking too much of a gamble with what we know?

These are people who share motivational characteristics of people ready to sell, but haven't yet done all the work they think they need to list property.

You can literally transfer the funds to your checking account and gamble it all away.

I have been going to LV for 20+ years to gamble and party.

It’s kind of a gamble but I guess you can make an educated bet based on the market, supply/demand, and the quality of management.If you didn’t do that then I do think they’re due back their deposit.On the positive side, it sounds like you have a nice property in a popular area if it rented that quick..Best of luck! 

Horrible timing for us to decide to really step up the investment game and gambling on REI for me and my wife!

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