I think it's a gamble for someone 2000 miles away - could do well or badly.  

Without a solid plan, fix & flips would be huge gamble.

Then the person is soured on gambling on real estate and not around here to answer questions. 

However, all properties in the funds are stable and we still feel pretty confident that things will pan out well.Our biggest gamble in all of our investing was with Goodegg.

I agree that is will be a gamble as to how well it will do.Also, ask the owner if they will entertain partial owner financing to keep from dragging family and friends into this risky business venture.Maybe even rent from owner for a year with right to sublease to see how it goes before committing to a purchase.

They gambled, and lost.

Most gurus have their clients journey end the moment they send them the money, they join a facebook group - have overseas VA;s moderate it and provide some old videos that get repurposed.Those who are new and thinking they are creative typically get crushed as they are gambling not investing.

Do you live in the UK or in the States?

Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

The gamble is that the outcome hinges upon the courts discretion and it’s rare to see specific performance unless buyer can demonstrate that monetary damages aren’t enough to make them whole.