However, I hate the thought of putting my neck on the line for what is essentially gambling, without getting that nice monthly inflow that makes it all worth it.So, I am thinking of investing in a town about 2 hours away.

I am not unloading 4 deals a weak as the gurus preach, I work 2-3 houses every 3 months & I don't spam my investors email either.

Ronen, you may be totally innocent, but when people don't take the time to introduce themselves, participate in the forums and make their first post about how great a guru is, we chalk it up to spam.

@Terrence Evans  GSU is likely to get Turner Field, but you'd be gambling to buy in Summerill and Peoplestown in hopes of a turn around.  

Guys banking on 10, 15, 20% appreciation in markets where housing is already pricey is quite a gamble.

I've heard alot of investors say they would never own a property that could flood however I know that some people are willing to take the gamble.

Maybe previous owner spent all the rent revenue on gambling and couldn't pay the mortgage.

Jaren will be helping to moderate the forums, engage with members through customer support emails, help manage the blog, deal with the spam that comes through the site, and a whole lot more.

the only gamble with this approach is the timeline for the final sale.

You are proceeding with buying a property before evaluating it, this is called gambling.