After that, they just sit there some more until they calm down convince themselves that things weren't perfect this time around, no, no, but next time...NEXT TIME THEY'LL ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING.I would easily wager that every single person on this site who has done at least half-a-dozen deals can name at least twenty people who have come and gone in each their lives who have always talked a good game, but have never managed to bring themselves to actually invest in an actual real estate endeavor.

If you stood to make more money, well maybe you take a chance, but I would wager the guys who make a 20+ year career out of this are at all times aware of their risk tolerance and manage their business considering.

@Nichole Wall  At the end of the day I would wager the best your going to be able to do is build a home..

Yeah if it's a flip may  it not be necessary but I'd wager you'd get all your money back plus.  

Because, the last thing I want you to do is play with Monty Hall and wager your money on what's behind door #2 or #3 without knowing.

Great dialogue -- I'm very impressed with the wealth of experience on BP, and I'm learning a great deal.One thing that I've noticed in this community (and most, I'd wager) is that SFR foreclosures are flooding the market (I'd guess 40% of all new MLS listings currently here),and banks/housing agencies are discounting aggressively.

I would wager that she would actually take 70% of what the current loan balance is assuming the note were to pay off today!!!!

Hi Steve,The address is 693 Wager St.

I also don't think this is a OOS thing, I'd wager a good amount of money that this tree is likely visible via google and you being there in person or not you'd not of know about this 2 yr old letter.

Experienced investors are going to examine a number of different indicators of success -- from ROI to cash-on-cash return to IRR to cash flow to hourly wage/rate to total return, etc.The most important indicators are going to depend on the specific investor and his/her goals.For example, an investor who is looking to retire and earn $10K per month for the rest of his life probably doesn't care very much whether his cash-on-cash return is 10% or 20%, as long as his cash flow is $10K per month.But, another investor who is trying to build a $5M net worth over 10 years is very much going to focus on IRR-type metrics, as those are going to be most indicative of his ability to succeed (or not).Personally, the bulk of my short-term goals are spending time with my family, as I have two young children.