I find it so thrilling that there is such a strong and supporting community behind newcomers such as myself.

but that's what it is, everyone is beaten to death on the cash flow is everything and appreciation is gambling.. so they really do it to themselves.. and have no one to blame but themselves..  

Your gamble (and your ever-trusting Dad's) paid off.  

Still, that is just gambling with the law. 

You can definitely find a deal during an auction but it's a huge gamble since you don't know what the condition of the property is.

I'm not sure if it's just me getting older (55) or more experienced in the rental game but it's just not the same thrill.

Hi Scott - thank you for your response... it kills me to admit this publicly, but i had/have a gambling problem.

I am also proud to say that I will be on stage, which is a HUGE thrill.

I'm thrilled I stumbled onto Bigger Pockets and have been watching podcast that are pure gold. 

Not sure i'd want to gamble that the junior thinks there is value sufficient to initiate foreclosure.