When coaches are introduced into real estate, folks have an  aversion to the concept but completely accept that concept in sports. 

Excellent location close to hospitals, entertainment, Lake Erie, bus lines, sports and Police and Fire Station.Thanks!

Yes it would be a gamble on appreiation, but just that - a gamble.

Banking on appreciation is gambling

Part of me wants to turn to my brokerage accounts but that’s essentially a gamble.

What if he moved it to you now, and you lived there with him, learning the fixups, the renters and the business.Pay no rent and use what wold be your rent for you two guys to eat like kings, and have fun times together.Sleep on a cot, or the couch, order pizza, buy some new clothes for both you guys, watch sports on a new big screen, go fishing, play cards, play Monopoly, join the Moose Club together, do the yard work together and LEARN.And avoiding probate is a wise move, and looking at the tax situation for yourself and for him would also be smart.Good Luck!

There are other riskier assets that I think should go up but they are far more of a gamble so I am using our retirement money for those.

(Probably 5k other posts on this in the search box)This is definitely a team sport so you'll need to surround yourself with the A-players who can add immense value during these crazy times. 

They are also in the process of building a urban sports complex right down the road from Loray Mill.

Real Estate Investing is a team sport, not a competition.