Quote from @Ashley Gamble: We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose.

No different than gambling. 

Tailor your design to create an escape that immerses them in the nature and relaxation that they are missing out on!

As has been said if you don’t have anyone local to rely on you’re probably gambling.

Any illegal activity like drug dealing, prostitution or gambling can attract unwanted elements.

- How do I convince my parent's I'm not gambling my savings?

Holding onto a property merely for tax considerations is a dangerous gamble.

This is investing, not gambling.

I view this as a gambling puzzle.

So that seems like a gamble to me at 52 years old.