So it's not likely the fiduciaries would gamble on an assignable contract.

Buying real estate in California or any other high-priced market is more like gambling than investing.

It may have ended up in your Spam folder?

Yes, sales prices in the FL market overall have increased recently - but betting on appreciation is a gamble.

If you can but there are a few arrangements thats need then sure.But NEVER invest with "need" money PERIOD, because then you blur the line between investing and gambling.

However, be careful with search engines which may see your strategy as keyword spam or spammy links.

However, this is a gamble and we have put some nice upgrades on the house that might have to be redone before selling again

Maybe others that have gone through this can speak more to it but if it is with the City of Portland then expect that to be a pain and to cost a lot with the gamble that they don't approve it.4.

I find it silly that someone comes to an open forum, free to the world, posts something great, then thinks it is annoying that he gets 10 minutes of messages that are spam. 

If not, ask him to stop, or just forward his emails to spam.