For me, appreciation is a must and cash flow is an icing on the cake.I bought my primary residence in the $400s 3 years ago, and homes in my street with similar square footage is unloading quickly in the $600s.

Icing on the cake is he's spent all day telling coworkers about the "bonfire" he had at "his" place this weekend.

Seems many would like to network, but don't want to bug people or they fear rejection, if folks were to let it be known they'd be receptive to contacts, that might break the ice.

It will also rent in winter months for skiers, snowmobilers and ice fishing.   

When no one is home, and still showing usages, the sources are either toilet flapper leaks, sprinklers on automated timers, or ice makers in the fridge. 

Cheers~Tara Piantanida-Kelly By using the phrase "take your chances" in the second option, it sounds like you are voicing your opinion in the question against option 2.That would be like asking someone which type of ice cream they likeOption #1 - ChocolateOption #2 - Boring vanilla

I have no problem cold calling anyone, but of course I can sell an Eskimo a cup of ice in Alaska. 

That's your ice breaker.

Piling a bunch of college students in one is just icing on the cake.

I thought for sure that this was the highlight of your trip....Brandon and Heather's Rap Fight ("Ice Ice Baby" Style)