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

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

Also, to track spending habits - just had a prospect withdraw their application when we asked why they were spending half their income on gambling websites.

You are right about dark web exposure.

They claim to charge in the "high 4 figures" - one web source says it's $4800 - to join their group and get access to their network and resources.  

It’s that simple.If you want success, you need a strong web presence—a place where the right audience can find you when they need your services.Think about it.

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

Cincinnati is one of Ohio’s oldest cities, and its economy is well-diversified, with five Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city (Kroger and Procter & Gamble are the top 2).

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.

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