Those in earthquake zones who INTENTIONALLY don't have the readily offered coverages for such, ARE THEIVES by NOT insuring with expectation of DEFRAUDING the rest of us to pay for there gamble. 

It’s a gamble, but just looking for ideas from more seasoned real estate minds.

Thank you but Katy is not near my chosen territory. 

In my opinion investors buy properties with break even or negative cash flow and hope for large appreciation are taking a gamble.

I have not chosen a builder yet, but you bring up a great option to consider.

Gambling addiction,drug addiction, seems familiar.

So a realtor is a big gamble at that point. 

Eventually, they moved forward without issues...but it’s a gamble.

Now that you've had some success it is a good idea to clean up the structure of the business and continue forward on your chosen path.

Richard Gamble hosts a large meetup in Knox.