I have heard of people getting sucked into drugs or gambling and destroying a successful business.

You're already making a great profit, I would gamble and take the percentage instead of the $20k.

So you are taking pretty big gamble with this.

So you choose to gamble on losing $2k by "chancing it" as opposed to spending $200 times 10 homes or so?

In a couple years it may pan out so I'd say its a bit of a gamble, I don't think the area will deteriorate/depreciate so you're safe in that regard.

Yep, I'm aware it's a gamble (as a bead of sweat drips down my forehead) but I do have some reserves, I'm still doing a little consulting for my old company, and I have a very supportive gf (who btw is from Chicago).

Additionally, it makes those of us who run clean business even more desirable I would think and higher quality investors will seek out those deals.From a wholesaling standpoint, it's a hell of a lot easier sell to an investor who trusts your deals are authentic, consistent and accurate.  

Real estate is gambling.

Population started dying about the time they made illegal gambling illegal.What's going on with the projects? 

You have a better chance of losing everything you gamble....or getting struck by lightning.Slow down!