I'm willing to bet they caused this damage over a period of time, not just the last six months. 

Once you decide to start branching out your business, I bet I will be able to help!

If I lend 30k for someone to close a REO deal then I'll have their car pledged, or have a co-signor that pledges the 30k if it is defaulted.a 2nd lien position with no protection is like going to Vegas and betting on black, only on that bet you win 30k, in a 2nd lien position what do you stand to make on a 30k short term loan? 

3) How much are you willing to bet on the current tenant moving out on time?

I would bet this one is going to make money for anyone who knows what they are doing.https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1409-N-Hill-Ave-Pasadena-...

I hear all the time "you can't bet on appreciation."

Harder when you are newer And I bet you are already doing this but saying something like: "Hi PS here.

That’s the best bet.  

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Your best bet is find a lending broker you trust and like working with and they will almost always have a loan product to help you fund!