But there were papers that caused it to keep igniting. 

I gambled, held on till 2006, and sold one for $740K, though realtors say I can get $800K or more.Good thing I wasn't that greedy.

But I figured I'd gamble on it this time and chance missing a month of rent.

If the owner is not wanting to share critical information then you are gambling. 

I have 1,000 and wondering if i should continue saving for my emergency funds or gamble and invest it.

You'd have to gamble a little bit by being out of the area but I would go for it rather than a significantly smaller return in a local area.

Most of us choose to purchase insurance for financial protection and peace of mind but there are always some who take that gamble so that they can save the money.

., I once made up a little game so I could teach the kids how, when you're gambling, The House Always Wins.

According to what I heard and seen from heartbreaking first accounts/videos and sources of events that tragically unfolded in Paradise, CA; a very peaceful town of about 26,000 residences were all mandatory evacuated a few short hours after the fire first ignited early Thursday morning...According to a CNN article, "The Camp Fire left the mayor of Paradise, population 26,000, in shock.

Is your unit so difficult to rent that you are willing to take the risk or are you just desperate and willing to gamble on a very long shot.My advice is keep looking.