I am a middle aged guy (not in crisis mode yet, but heard it involves a fancy sports car, he he) and I feel like my life really started 3 1/2 years ago when I met the most beautiful and amazing woman in the world (no offense ladies).

That being said, waiting on appreciation is typically a gamble unless you know your market well.

I was actually just talking about this with Al Williamson and he said something totally enlightening: He said "real estate investing is my sport."

Have enough to pay my biulls, put a little toards paying it forward, and some towqards having a good time, seeing the country while fishing, sailing, and other sport activities.

Orange County has an unemployment rate of 6.5%, good wages, colleges, world class medical research and hospitals, amusement parks, sports leagues, natural resources, and perfect year round weather.

To twist Will Rodgers advice on buying stocks, “Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good real estate and hold it till it goes up, then sell it.

Upside down lease options are always a gamble, and you are the one gambling.

It's in a developing area near a train station, park, waterfront, and sports arenas.

I'd rather gamble with no history than take sketchy history.

So kind of confused on if I am holding my criteria very high OR some folks just like to gamble their money into these investments.