So getting to all the cool events, concerts, and sports in the metroplex from there is ideal.

He clearly doesnt need the money and is negotiating for sport at this point.

Why start "gambling" if you don't need the money?

This is a team sport.

@Dawna Willis if possible don't gamble with your retirement or if you do keep perfect records.

The best thing about this game, it's a team sport.

If he finances the loan, he gets a monthly paycheck that he can spend and he's only taxed on the amount he receives.if he wants a big chunk now for a vacation or to buy a sports car or just to feel good, figure out how much he needs and try to negotiate a large down-payment and then finance the remainder.Recommend a couple options and then ask him to talk to his CPA and see how each option would impact him, how much he would save, and how much he would earn.

Basically if I had to gamble I would do it in Arrowhead, my personal preference. 

It was a good gamble. 

Real Estate Investing Is a business, like any other business, ( needs attention, love, systems, and diligence) if none of that is implemented is just a gambling game.