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Eddie Ziv Appreciation VS. Cash flow - The clash of the titans....
15 June 2010 | 341 replies
I am fine if anyone wants to speculate on appreciation, but buying a property with a negative cash flow (that loses money) in hopes of future appreciation is nothing more than gambling.
Fernando E. High rise condos as a long term investment
6 July 2022 | 11 replies
It could appreciate but I consider that gambling.
Chris S. "Renters" vs "Owners" Neighborhood - Recently Changed
1 February 2016 | 4 replies
SoCal)  Getting into a deal with the hope of appreciation to make the deal work is basically gambling, and I don't like to gamble.  
Leslie A. Full Time on One Year Investing Anniversary!
11 August 2015 | 21 replies
Used cars are always a gamble unless you are a good mechanic or know one. 
Sarah Lam My first turnkey experience in Houston!
16 February 2021 | 67 replies
It's a low price point that I felt I could afford to take a gamble with in order to test the turnkey waters. 
Vince Futia Student Housing Upgrades
9 February 2018 | 4 replies
They were sweating uncontrollably, I was watching them and came up with the idea.
Jason V. If buyer-seller can't agree on $, will agents sacrifice their %?
25 September 2022 | 80 replies
Do you need $94.5 to pay a gambling debt to the Mafia? 
Michael Bell Las Vegas????
1 September 2023 | 48 replies
It does not appear to much of a gamble.
Nick Eckemoff new member starting out in real estate
25 May 2017 | 3 replies
It feels like gambling...I want to invest in something I understand and have at least some control over.
Eric M. Stripping a house in foreclosure
28 February 2011 | 5 replies
It is much less costly to pay an occupant (only upon final walkthrough and approval on move-out day) to leave rather than gamble on the exit condition.